1. marked with irregular lines or channels resembling small streams
Usage: botanical; technical

Examples

• The rivulose surface of the leaf showed intricate patterns of tiny grooves.
• Botanists identified the species by its characteristic rivulose bark texture.
• The rivulose markings on the seed coat helped distinguish it from similar varieties.
• Under magnification, the rivulose pattern resembled a network of dried riverbeds.
• The plant’s rivulose stems created distinctive shadows in the sunlight.