campylotropous
Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of…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.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)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.
campylotropous ovule
campylotropous seed
More definitions
- (of a plant ovule) curved with the micropyle near the base almost touching its stalk
Origin
Ancient Greek [Term?] curved + a turning.Ancient Greek [Term?] curved + a turning.
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1 related wordsDerivedanacampylotropous