verticillated

Examples

• All

• The botanist noted the verticillated branches, which helped distinguish the new species from its relatives.

• Some species in this genus display verticillated arrangements of flowers instead of the more usual alternately placed ones.

• The verticillated leaves of the plant create an attractive display.

• Many trees, like the verticillated maple, have unique leaf arrangements.

• The plant's verticillated leaves formed distinct circular patterns around each stem.

• The botanist noted the verticillated branches, which helped distinguish the new species from its relatives.

• Some species in this genus display verticillated arrangements of flowers instead of the more usual alternately placed ones.

Synonyms

V

verticillate

vsverticillated

• Specialized

9.9

Leaves or other parts that grow in a circle around a stem

is the same meaning but appears as a different adjective form

W

whorled

vsverticillated

• Specialized

8.6

Arranged in a circle or spiral around a plant stem

focuses on repeating whorls around the stem rather than spiral patterns

C

cyclic

vsverticillated

• Specialized

6.8

Has petals or other plant parts arranged in circles around the stem

refers to leaves or branches forming whorls around a stem

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology