Term:
Recurved
Recurved
Definition:
Curved backward.
Curved backward.
Glossary Details:
Title: Thorns of Uncaria guianensis. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Description: Thorns of Uncaria guianensis based on Mori et al. 24735 from Saül, French Guiana. Thorns are modified branches. In this species the thorns are curved proximally, i.e., backward.