Biol. Used as combining form of STELLATE a.
1866. Treas. Bot., 1094/1. Stellato-pilose, having hairs formed in a stellate manner.
1871. W. A. Leighton, Lichen-flora, 3. Thallus stellato-orbicular. Ibid., 5. Thallus minute, stellato-divided. Ibid., 10. Perithecia several, stellato-congregate. Ibid., 32. Stellato-laciniate.