abaxial Facing away from the axis. GardenWeb Glossary of Botanical Terms New Search: ...
The leaf surface facing away from the stem of the plant. Definition as written by JoanJ: The term abaxial (or dorsal) describes a plant part, side or surface facing away from the the axis of any organ or part ...
abaxial. Directed away from the stem of a plant; pertaining to the lower surface of a leaf. (5) abiotic. Non-living; of non-biological origin. (16) ...
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