Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acrogen
Noun
/ˈækrəʊdʒən/
Definition
A plant that grows from the top, typically referring to certain types of plants that develop their new growth at the apex.
Examples
- Some acrogens, like ferns, exhibit fascinating growth patterns.
- Certain trees are classified as acrogens due to how they extend new shoots from their tops.
Meaning
The term ‘acrogen’ is often used in botany to describe plants that exhibit apical growth, increasing in height or elongation from the tips of their stems.
Synonyms
- Apical plant
- Top-growing plant
