amphistylar

/æmˈfɪstɪlɑr/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having leaves or branches that grow from both sides of a stem or from the top and the base of a plant.

“The rare orchid was described as an amphistylar plant, with its leaves sprouting from both sides of the stem.”

Synonyms

  • bifurcate
  • dichotomous

Antonyms

  • monostylar
  • unifacial