epinasty

(ep′ə nas′tē)

noun

Bot. the condition in which an organ, as a leaf, turns downward because of the more rapid growth of the upper layers of cells

Origin: epi- + -nasty

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See epinasty in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ep·i·nas·ties

A downward bending of leaves or other plant parts, resulting from excessive growth of the upper side.

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Origin: epi-

Origin: + -nasty

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