Asteroph'yllites

Asteroph'yllites (Gr., astēr, 'a star,' and phyllon, 'a leaf'), a general name, under which are included some abundant fossil plants of the coal-measures. The forms so designated are the fluted stems of Calamites (q.v.) (Equisetaceæ), with slender branches springing from the joints, and bearing whorls of narrow-pointed leaves.