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Recurved

With respect to various plant characteristics, such as petals, bracts, armature, etc., curving backward or downward.
 
Figure A.  Recurved prickles of Virginia rose.
(Rosa virginiana)
 
Figure B.  Recurved floral bracts of New England aster.
(Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
 
Figure C.  Recurved flower stalks of smooth rock cress.
(Borodinia laevigata)

 

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