epinasty

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Synonyms: feminasty, epinastic, epicaste

Antonyms: feminasty, epinastic, epicaste

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|botany}} The downward [[curvature]] of [[leaf|leaves]] etc. due to differential growth rates.
2. {{lb|en|botany}} A [[nastic]] movement which bends a plant part (e.g. a [[petal]]) outward.

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