obvolute vs sinuate

obvolute

adj
  • Having two opposite leaves, each with one edge overlapping the nearest edge of the other. 

  • Having a circle of several leaves or petals which overlap in that manner. 

  • overlapping; contorted; convoluted 

sinuate

adj
  • Having wavy indentation on its border or edge. 

  • sinuous 

  • Roughly the same height for most of its length, becoming much shallower and then curving back towards the stem before reaching the attachment point. 

verb
  • To advance in wavy or curvy manner, to bend, to curve, to wind in and out 

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