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1. (adj.) acropetal
(of a plant) exhibiting a pattern of growth or movement from the base of the stem to its apex
Etymology: (1870–75)
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1. (adj) acropetal
of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from base to apex
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1. (adj) acropetal
developing from below towards the apex, or from the circumference towards the center; centripetal; -- said of certain inflorescence
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