Basipetal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That develops, matures or opens from the apex towards the base in sequence not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from apex to base wordnet

Etymology

From basi- + -petal.

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