Fimbriatus
/fim-bree-AH-tus/🏷️ Taxonomy●● Intermediate
Also known as: fimbriata, fimbriatum
A morphological epithet describing a coarser, more ornamental fringe than ciliatus — longer, more conspicuous fringe-like projections on petals, leaves, or other organs. The fringing is a decorative feature rather than merely marginal hairs. Appears as fimbriatus (masculine), fimbriata (feminine), or fimbriatum (neuter).
Etymology
From Latin fimbriatus, meaning "fringed" or "having a fringe," from fimbriae (fringe, fiber, threads at the border of a garment).
Example
“Dianthus superbus var. fimbriatus (fringed pink) has dramatically cut, deeply fringed petals that create an almost lace-like flower — the most celebrated example of this ornamental fringing epithet.”