anisocotyly

/ænɪsɒkɒˈtɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of leaf asymmetry in plants where the leaves are not radially symmetrical around the stem.

“The botanist noted the anisocotyly in the unusual plant species, which was a key characteristic for further study.”

Synonyms

  • heterophylly
  • leaf asymmetry

Antonyms

  • homocotyly