introrse

The introrse anthers of the water lily

Meaning

Adjective

  • Facing or turned inwards or towards an axis.
  • Said of anthers turned toward the center of the flower.

Origin

  • From Latin introrsus, introrsum, variant of introversus, from intrō + versus.

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