acrogenic

/əˈkrɒdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or growing from a single point or apex, often in a vertical direction.

“The acrogenic ferns in the forest were a notable attraction.”

2. noun

A plant that grows from a single point or apex, often in a vertical direction.

“The botanist studied various species of acrogenic plants in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • apical
  • monopodial

Antonyms

  • basal
  • radical