ligulated

/ˈlɪɡjəˌleɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Having a strap-shaped or tongue-shaped form, especially describing plant parts like petals or leaves.
    • Botanists identified the plant by its ligulated flower heads.
    • The daisy has ligulated white petals surrounding a yellow center.
    • The ligulated leaves of the sunflower are large and showy.
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