An epigeal refers to a plant or seedling that grows above the ground. It is the opposite of a hypogeal, which is a plant or seedling that grows below the ground. Epigeal plants typically have their cotyledons, or seed leaves, emerge above the soil surface and become photosynthetic. Examples of epigeal plants include sunflowers, beans, and tomatoes.
An epigeal refers to the type of germination and growth observed in certain plants. It is a process in which the cotyledons (seed leaves) of a plant emerge above the ground level during germination. This means that the cotyledons become visible and green, actively photosynthesizing above the soil surface.
