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† epiˌphylloˈspermous, a. Bot. Obs. [f. epi- + Gr. ϕύλλο-ν leaf + σπέρµ-α seed + -ous.] Having the seeds on the back of the leaves. Cf. dorsiferous.
1704Harris Lex. Techn., Epip[h]yllospermous Plants. 1706in Phillips. 1760J. Lee Bot. (1776) 150 (Jod.) Such plants as are dorsiferous..have been called also epiphyllospermous. 1828in Webster; and in mod. Dicts. |