What does "succubous" mean?

Describing an arrangement of leaves such that proximal (posterior) parts of older leaves overlap the distal (anterior) parts of younger ones.

How do you pronounce "succubous"?

Pronounced //ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs//.

//ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Describing an arrangement of leaves such that proximal (posterior) parts of older leaves overlap the distal (anterior) parts of younger ones. not-comparable
"If the apical cell is slightly antically displaced, a succubous orientation of the leaf rudiments results […]"

"If the apical cell is slightly antically displaced, a succubous orientation of the leaf rudiments results […]"

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