Epigeal germination

Epigeal germination (Greek: ἐπίγαιος epígaios or ἐπίγειος epígeios = 'above ground', from ἐπί epi = 'above', γῆ gè = 'earth/ground') is a botanical term indicating that the germination of a plant takes place above the ground. An example of a plant with epigeal germination is the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The opposite of epigeal is hypogeal (underground germination).