surcurrent

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English

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Etymology

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French sur over, above plus Latin currere to run.

Adjective

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surcurrent (not comparable)

  1. Having laminar extensions beginning at the leaf base and continuing up the stem. Compare decurrent.

Source: 'Dictionary of Botany' 2000. Peter Hansen. Golden Books Centre SDN. BHD. Kuala Lumpar