wirtelig

whorled (botany)

Word details

German meaning
In einem Wirtel angeordnet; kreisförmig um einen Stiel angeordnet (besonders bei Blättern).
English meaning
Whorled
German example
Die Blätter der Pflanze sind wirtelig angeordnet.
English example
The leaves of the plant are arranged in a whorl.
Comparative
wirteligerSuperlative: am wirteligsten

Example sentences with “wirtelig”

  1. Die Blätter sind wirtelig angeordnet. (The leaves are arranged in a whorl.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'wirtelig' a common term?

It is a specialized botanical term describing the arrangement of plant parts around a stem.