antrorse

9.9

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

adjective
/ˈæntrɔrs/

Specialized

: antrorso

Many leaves have antrorse hairs that help them shed water quickly.

Examples

The antrorse hairs on the stem help the plant climb.
The botanist pointed out the antrorse orientation of the seed's tiny hooks.
Under the microscope, the antrorse spines on the stem became clearly visible.
Many species exhibit antrorse leaf structures.
The botanist explained that the antrorse hairs on the plant's leaves help direct rainwater towards the stem.
The antrorse spines of the cactus curve upward, allowing it to retain moisture in dry conditions.
His research revealed that the antrorse growth pattern of certain plants aids in their ability to collect sunlight.

Synonyms

acroscopic

vsantrorse

Specialized

9.9

On the side that faces the tip of a leaf or stem

is curved toward the organ apex rather than merely facing that side

Antonyms

retroverted

Specialized

1 9.2

Bent backward, like a leaf or petal

retrorse

Specialized

9.9

Bent so it points backward or downward, like hairs on some plants

How Curved

reflexed

Specialized

9.1

retrorse

Specialized

9.9

antrorse

Specialized

9.9

upcurved

6.9

straight

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

antrorse positive

Etymology

The word antrorse comes from a Latin root like ante- meaning 'forward', the same idea you see in anterior. So antrorse describes plant hairs or parts that are 'turned forward' or 'pointing up toward the tip'.