adverb
- In a manner that is bipinnate; with a structure in which a main axis bears secondary axes that themselves bear smaller branches or leaflets arranged in a feather-like pattern on both sides.
Usage: botanical term; used to describe leaf arrangement or branching patterns in plants
Examples
- The fern's fronds are bipinnately divided, creating a delicate, lacy appearance.
- The compound leaf is bipinnately arranged with leaflets on secondary branches.
- Acacia trees often display bipinnately compound leaves that are characteristic of the genus.
- The plant's foliage is bipinnately lobed, giving it a distinctive feathery texture.