1. grown together with another part; united by growth
Usage: botanical; technical

Examples

• The stamens are adnate to the petals in this flower species.
• Adnate leaves appear to be attached directly to the stem.
• The botanist noted the adnate sepals in her field notes.
• In some plants, the stipules are adnate to the petiole.
• The adnate anthers were clearly visible under the microscope.
• This species is characterized by its adnate leaf bases.