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assurgent

9.9

Stems or leaves that grow upward at an angle

adjective
/əˈsɜrdʒənt/

Specialized

: ascendente

The plant's assurgent stems allow it to receive more sunlight.

Examples

Some species have leaves that are distinctly assurgent, aiding them in climbing.
The assurgent branches of the tree reached towards the sky.
In the field guide, an assurgent branch was noted for its upward angle.
In the garden, the assurgent leaves created a beautiful canopy.
The plant's assurgent stems allow it to receive more sunlight.
In the field guide, an assurgent branch was noted for its upward angle.
The assurgent branches of the tree reached towards the sky.

Synonyms

antrorse

vsassurgent

Specialized

9.9

A plant part that is bent forward or upward toward its tip

grows upward at an angle rather than straight up

How Upright

vertical

100 2.7

assurgent

Specialized

9.9

ascending

3.5

decumbent

9.9

prostrate

5 7.0

Surface Forms

assurgent positive

Morphology

assurgent = surgent (semi-transparent) = as + surg + ent

The prefix 'as-' modifies 'surgent', but the specific botanical meaning is not a standard derivation.

Etymology

Assurgent comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and surgere 'to rise', the same root as English surge. So an assurgent stem or leaf is one that 'rises up' from the main stem at an angle, helping the plant reach more sunlight.