\Lig`u*li*flo"rous\
(l[i^]g`[-u]*l[i^]*fl[=o]"r[u^]s), a. [Ligule + L. flos,
floris, a flower.] (Bot.)
Bearing only ligulate flowers; -- said of a large suborder of
composite plants, such as the dandelion, lettuce, hawkweed,
etc.