epigeal Definition
(of a plant) germinating and growing on or close to the surface of the ground with the cotyledons above ground.
Using epigeal: Examples
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Example
Epigeal plants include beans, peanuts, and sunflowers.
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Summary: epigeal in Brief
'Epigeal' [ˈɛpɪdʒiːəl] describes a type of plant that germinates and grows on or near the surface of the ground, with its cotyledons above ground. Examples of epigeal plants include beans, peanuts, and sunflowers.
