anemotropism

/ˌænɛməˈtrɒpɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A physiological response of plants to wind, such as increased stem growth in the direction of the prevailing wind.

“The anemotropism of the tall grasses helped them withstand the strong gusts during the storm.”

Synonyms

  • anemotropy
  • wind tropism

Antonyms

  • geotropism