epigeous
/ˌɛpɪˈdʒiːəs/
adjective
- Of or relating to a plant that emerges from the ground with its seed leaves (cotyledons) above the surface.
- Beans are epigeous, so their cotyledons appear above the soil after sprouting.
- The gardener explained that epigeous germination helps the seedling get sunlight quickly.
- In epigeous plants, the seed leaves unfold and turn green above ground.
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