Amphitropous

/ˌæmfɪˈtroʊpəs/ adjective

Describing seeds or ovules that are bent so that the micropyle and chalaza (opposite pole) point in the same direction along the side.

From Greek 'amphi-' (around) and 'tropous' (turning), describing the curved positioning of seed structures.

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