[in-trawrs] 
| turned or facing inward, as anthers that open toward the gynoecium. |
| in·trorse (ĭn'trôrs') adj. Botany Facing inward; turned toward the axis. Used especially of anthers. [Latin intrōrsus, contraction of intrōversus, inward : intrō-, to the inside; see en in Indo-European roots + versus, past participle of vertere, to turn; see wer-2 in Indo-European roots.] |
| introrse (ĭn'trôrs') Pronunciation Key
Facing inwards toward the axis around which a flower is arranged. Used of anthers and the direction in which they open to release pollen. |
