anatropous

Definitions of anatropous
  1. adjective
    (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
    synonyms: inverted
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    antonyms:
    amphitropous
    (of a plant ovule) partly inverted; turned back 90 degrees on its stalk
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