What is the meaning of the word "verticillated"?

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  1. Botanical term often used to describe how leaves or other plant structures radiate from a single point at different levels on a stem. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The fern's leaves were beautifully verticillated around the stem, creating an intricate pattern. copy to clipboard
  2. Refers to something arranged in a whorled pattern, meaning parts are arranged in circles or rings around a central axis. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The plant exhibited a verticillated leaf arrangement, with multiple leaves growing in a circular pattern around each node on the stem. copy to clipboard

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