= anatropous, adj.

= campylotropous, adj.

Said of the ovule of phanerogamous plants when its nucleus, with its integuments, is curved upon itself.

Pertaining to the chalaza.

Of ovules: Not inverted, erect (see quot.).

Said of the ovule of phanerogamous plants when its nucleus, with its integuments, is inverted, so that its apex points to the base of the ovule…

= atropous, adj.

half-anatropous; = hemitropous, adj.

Botany. Said of an ovule having a form intermediate between the anatropous and orthotropous, so that the hilum lies halfway between the base and the…

= hemitropous, adj. 2.

Of, relating to, or involving the nucellus; derived from or produced in the nucellus.

Of a plant, esp. a conifer, or reproductive structure: bearing or producing ovules.