campylotropous

cam·py·lot·ro·pous

having a flower ovule with a structure that is partially inverted, with the stalk attachment at the bottom and the opening near the bottom

Origin of campylotropous

from Classical Greek kampylos, curved (akin to kamp?, a bend: see campus) and -tropous

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campylotropous

adjective

Botany

Having an ovule partially inverted and curved such that the micropyle nearly meets the funiculus.

Origin of campylotropous

Greek kampulos curved -tropous

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Adjective

(comparative more campylotropous, superlative most campylotropous)

(botany) Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together.

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Ancient Greek curved + a turning.

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