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hypogeal

/ˌhaɪpəˈdʒiːəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does hypogeal mean?

adjective

Relating to or growing underground, especially in the seedling stage of a plant.

Example

"The seedling was hypogeal, with its cotyledons developing below the soil surface."

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