Definitions

1. verb

to have or be covered with small, hard, usually pointed, growths or spines, especially on the surface of a leaf or a seed.

“The scutulate surface of the seed made it difficult to handle.”

2. adjective

covered or having small, hard, usually pointed, growths or spines, especially on the surface of a leaf or a seed.

“The scutulate leaves of the plant were a notable feature.”