Seed germination lateral

• Title

  Seed germination lateral

• Definition

  The seed germinates from the side.

• Notes

  Only Eschweilera tenuifolia is known to have this kind of germination in the Lecythidaceae. All other species have terminal seed germination.

• Related Terms

  Seed germination terminal

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