decurrent

/dɪˈkʌɹənt/
adj 3

Definitions

adj

1

Of plant parts: extending downward, most often in the case of leaf blades that partly wrap or have wings around the stem or petiole and extend down along the stem.

2

Of lamellae (the gills of a mushroom): broadly attached and extending down the stipe of the mushroom.

In this group of mushrooms, the attachment of the gills to the stipe is decurrent.

3

Running or extending downwards.

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