"mesarchy" meaning in All languages combined

See mesarchy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mesarchy (uncountable)
  1. (botany) A vascular system in which development spreads both toward and away from the axis center. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Botany
    Sense id: en-mesarchy-en-noun-f~kvxiyH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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