AMPHITROPOUS

amphitropous

(adjective) (of a plant ovule) partly inverted; turned back 90 degrees on its stalk

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

amphitropous (not comparable)

(botany) Having the ovule bent so that the ends are near each other.

Anagrams

• pastophorium

Source: Wiktionary


Am*phit"ro*pal, Am*phit"ro*pous, a. Etym: [Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: Having the ovule inverted, but with the attachment near the middle of one side; half anatropous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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