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.”

Synonyms

  • dorsiventral
  • isobilateral

Antonyms

  • dorsiventral
  • isobilateral