Having areolas / (biology, mycology) Having a pattern of block-like areas similar to cracked dried mud

Divided into small spaces or areolations, as the wings of insects, the leaves of plants, or the receptacle of compound flowers.

plural of areola

An areola, or a similar form of a space surrounded by something of a different colour.

plural of areolation

(botany) The smallest enclosures created by the veins of a leaf. / (botany) Bump on a cactus out of which grow clusters of spines. / (mycology) A tessellation in the thallus of certain lichens.