Orthotropous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Growing straight and having the micropyle at the apex not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of a plant ovule) completely straight with the micropyle at the apex wordnet

Etymology

By surface analysis, orthotrope + -ous.

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