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introrse

in·trorse [ ín tràwrss, in tráwrss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
inward-turning: pointing and opening inward, as the anthers of some flowers do, releasing pollen toward the center of the flower

[Mid-19th century. < Latin introrsus, contraction of introversus< versus, past participle of vertere "turn"]

in·trorse·ly adverb
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