epigenous

[ ih-pij-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. growing on the surface, especially the upper surface, as fungi on leaves.

epigenous

/ ɪˈpɪdʒɪnəs /

adjective

1. biology growing on the surface, esp the upper surface, of an organism or part

   an epigenous fungus

Word History and Origins

Origin of epigenous¹

First recorded in 1865–70; epi- + -genous