Hypophyll
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypophyll is a noun meaning (botany) A proximal part of a sprout or a leaf.
Meaning
(botany) A proximal part of a sprout or a leaf.
Example Sentences
About 20 per cent produce hypophylls, or rudimentary leaves, and most of these soon die without producing any ordinary leaves.
Word Forms
- hypophylls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperphyll, prophyll, hypsophyll, prophyllum, hypopodium, phyllome.
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