abaxial
Adjective
Meaning
Alt. of Abaxile
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Examples
the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem
They have frequently been divided based on the presence or absence of scales on the abaxial (lower) leaf surface ( lepidote or elepidote).
The fruit is an etario of follicles which usually become closely appressed as they mature and open along the abaxial surface.