HYPONASTY

Etymology

Noun

hyponasty (uncountable)

(botany) an upward bending of leaves or other plant parts, caused by increased growth on their lower surface

Source: Wiktionary


Hy`po*nas"ty, n. (Bot.)

Definition: Downward convexity, or convexity of the inferior surface.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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