{ Lig″u‐late (lĭg″ū̍‐lā̍t), Lig″u‐la′ted (–lā′tĕd), } a. [Cf. F. ligulé. See Ligule, and cf. Lingulate.]
1. (Bot.) Like a bandage, or strap; strap-shaped.
2. Composed of ligules.
Ligulate flower, a species of compound flower, the florets of which have their corollets flat, spreading out toward the end, with the base only tubular.