1. a plant that grows by internal addition of tissue, such as a monocot; a plant with endogenous growth.
Usage: botany; somewhat archaic or technical

1. of or relating to endogens; growing by internal tissue addition rather than external rings.
Usage: botany; technical

Examples

• Palms and grasses are examples of endogens.
• The endogen structure of monocots differs fundamentally from that of dicots.
• Botanists classify endogens by their internal growth patterns.
• Unlike exogens, endogens do not produce annual growth rings.
• The endogen plant family includes many economically important species.