acropetal

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That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence
(Botanik, Bitkibilim) Developing or maturing from the base toward the apex, as in those plant organs in which the younger tissues are nearer the apex
of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from base to apex
Developing from below towards the apex, or from the circumference towards the center; centripetal; said of certain inflorescence
{s} developing upward from a base (Botany)
acropetal
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