meiophylly

/ˌmeɪoʊˈfɪlɪ/ or /ˌmaɪoʊˈfɪlɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

In botany, a meiophyllous plant is one that produces flowers in the leaf axils, especially in the axils of the lower leaves.

“The botanist observed the unique meiophylly pattern in the tropical plant species.”

2. adjective

Describing a plant with flowers in the leaf axils.

“The meiophyllous plants thrived in the humid environment.”

Synonyms

  • axillary
  • foliaceous

Antonyms

  • apical
  • terminal