resupinate

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈsuːpɪneɪt, -ˈsjuː-/

adjective

Botany
  • (of a leaf, flower, fruiting body, etc.) upside down.

Derivatives

resupination

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin resupinatus 'bent back', past participle of resupinare, based on supinus 'lying on the back'