stipuled
/ˈstɪpjud/
adjective
- Having stipules (small, leaf-like structures at the base of a leaf stem).
- She drew a detailed diagram of the stipuled stem for her biology project.
- Many stipuled plants, like roses and peas, have these small growths that protect developing leaves.
- The botanist identified the plant as stipuled because of the tiny appendages at the leaf bases.