Growing away from sunlight; exhibiting negative phototropism.

Lacking leaves; describing plants or stems that do not bear leaves.

Relating to the apex or tip of a plant structure.

The region of actively dividing cells at the tip of a shoot or root, responsible for primary growth.

Ending abruptly in a short, sharp point (e.g., leaf apex).

A small, sharp, flexible point at the tip of a leaf or other plant structure.

A short, slender projection at the apex of an organ (e.g., moss capsule).

A small, pointed tip or projection.

Having carpels that are free from one another (not fused); found in some primitive flowers.

Reproducing by apogamy (asexual reproduction without fertilization).