campylotropous

Meanings

Adjective

(of a plant ovule) curved with the micropyle near the base almost touching its stalk

Adj

Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together; curved in such a way.

Origin / Etymology

Ancient Greek [Term?] curved + a turning.

Antonyms

orthotropous

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