acrogynous

/əˈkrɒɡɪnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a main stem from which the leaves or branches grow in a spiral or whorled manner, typically at the tip of a tree or shrub.

“The botanist noted that the acrogynous structure of the plant made it particularly well-suited to its environment.”

Synonyms

  • top-heavy
  • whorled

Antonyms

  • radial
  • symmetrical