Cotyledons hypogeal

• Title

  Cotyledons hypogeal

• Definition

  A type of seed germination in which the cotyledons are retained below the ground.

• Notes

  Neotropical Lecythidaceae do not have hypogeal cotyledons.

• Related Terms

  Cotyledons

  Cotyledons epigeal

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