Basigenous

/bəˈsɪdʒənəs/ adjective

Growing or developing from the base, or originating at the base of a plant or fungal structure.

From Greek 'basis' (base) + Latin '-genous' (producing, generating). This botanical adjective has been used since the 18th century to describe growth patterns in plants and fungi.

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