substylar

/ˌsʌbstɪˈlɑr/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or situated below the style of a leaf.

“The substylar node in this plant helps control water uptake.”

2. noun

A point or area beneath the style of a leaf, especially one that is swollen or prominent.

“The substylar region of the flower is crucial for pollination.”

Synonyms

  • substyle
  • substyloid

Antonyms

  • suprastylar