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Definition

adjective

(1) (botany) Of a floral parts in a bud where the petals are rolled vertically inwards.

(2) (general) Folded lengthwise similar to a fan; corrugated; pleated.

Supplement

In plants, plicate is used to describe a form of aestivation wherein the young flower parts are rolled vertically. An example of plicate aestivation is that of the morning glory.

Word origin: Latin plicātus, perfect passive participle of plicō (I fold).

See also:

• aestivation (botany)

Related term(s):

• plicate

Mentioned in:

• Fanlike