contortive, a.
(kənˈtɔːtɪv)
[f. L. contort- ppl. stem of contorquēre + -ive.]
Tending to or causing contortion; characterized by twisting.
| 1859 C. Dresser Rud. Bot. 245 The inner margin of each leaf is covered by the outer margin of the next: in this case their arrangement is convolute..Some authors call this form of æstivation contortive. |