epicoelous

/ɛpɪkəˈɪliəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having the dorsal surface (back) of the leaf turned towards the midrib and the ventral surface (front) turned towards the edge.

“The epicoelous leaf structure is a characteristic feature of many plant species in this family.”

Synonyms

  • epicoealous
  • epicoel

Antonyms

  • hypobasal