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equitant

adjective
eq·​ui·​tant | \ ˈekwətənt, -wətənt also -wətᵊnt\

Definition of equitant

of leaves
: overlapping each other transversely at the base (as in an iris)

History and Etymology for equitant

Latin equitant-, equitans, present participle of equitare to ride on horseback, from equit-, eques horseman

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