endarch
/ˈɛndɑːrʧ/Definitions
1. adjective
Having or characterized by a curvature or bending in the direction from the base towards the apex, especially of a leaf or leaflet.
“In botany, it’s essential to identify the endarch leaves to classify the plant species accurately.”
2. noun
A leaf or leaflet that has an endarch curvature.
“The biologist carefully examined the endarch structure of the newly discovered plant species.”