Definition

A type of plant that does not have flowers and grows from the top of its main stem, particularly referring to ferns and similar plants.

Example

The acrogen is a type of plant that grows primarily at its tips, such as ferns.

Conversation

Did you know that ferns are considered acrogen plants?

Really? I always thought they were just regular plants.

Yeah, they're unique because they grow at the tips of their stems.

That's fascinating! I should learn more about acrogen plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acrogen is formed from "acro-" (from Greek "akron", meaning top or tip) and "gen" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word refers to plants that grow from the top, emphasizing their growth from the apex.

Memory Tip

Think of 'acro-' meaning 'top' and 'gen' meaning 'produced by' — this helps you remember that acrogen refers to plants that grow from the top.

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