epigenous

(e pij′ə nəs, ē-)

adjective

Bot. growing on the surface of a leaf or other plant part, esp. on the upper surface, as some fungi

Origin: epi- + -genous

See epigenous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Botany

Developing or growing on an upper surface, as fungi on leaves.

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