entogenous

/ɛntɒˈdʒɛnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Originating or developing from within an organism, especially in plants, where the new growth comes from within the body of the parent plant.

“This entogenous stem grows from the base of the plant and supports the entire structure.”

2. noun

A plant that produces new growth from within its body, especially from the base or crown.

“The gardener was impressed by the entogenous nature of the succulent, which produced new leaves from its base.”

Synonyms

  • adventitious
  • intercalary

Antonyms

  • exogenous