Hypogeal germination

Hypogeal germination (Greek: ὑπόγαιος/ὑπόγειος hypógaios/hypógeios = 'below ground', from ὑπό hypo = 'below', γῆ gè = 'earth/ground') is a botanical term indicating that the germination of a plant takes place below the ground. An example of a plant with hypogeal germination is the pea (Pisum sativum). The opposite of hypogeal is epigeal (above-ground germination).