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Developing from below towards the apex, or from the circumference towards the center; centripetal; -- said of certain inflorescence.

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  1. a. Developing from below towards the apex, or from the circumference towards the center; centripetal; -- said of certain inflorescence.
  2. adj. of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from base to apex
  3. Developing from below towards the apex, or from the circumference towards the center; centripetal; -- said of certain inflorescence.
  4. Developing from below towards the apex, or from thecircumference towards the center; centripetal; -- said of certaininflorescence.
  5. a of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from base to apex