1. overlapping in two ranks, as leaves that are folded lengthwise and clasping
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The iris has equitant leaves that overlap like a fan.
• Botanists identified the plant by its distinctive equitant foliage.
• The equitant arrangement of leaves helps protect the growing shoot.
• Many members of the iris family display equitant leaf patterns.
• The gardener noted the equitant leaves as a key identifying feature.