rectipetality

noun

rec·​ti·​pe·​tal·​i·​ty

ˌrektəpə̇ˈtalətē

plural -es

: the tendency of growing plant organs to grow in a straight line

Word History

Etymology

rect- entry 1 + -petal + -ity

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