释义 |
introrse, a. Bot.|ɪnˈtrɔːs| [ad. L. intrors-us, from introversus (turned) inwards (in ancient L. only adv.).] Turned or directed inwards; of an anther which opens towards the centre of the flower.
1842Brande Dict. Sci. etc. 609/2 In most plants the anthers are introrse, being turned towards the style. 1870Hooker Stud. Flora 238 Apocyneæ..Anthers basifixed, dehiscence introrse. Hence inˈtrorsely adv., in an inward direction. |