Assurgent


curving upward, as leaves; ascendant.
historical examples

-ssurgent: down-curved at base, then upcurved to an erect position.
explanation of terms used in entomology john. b. smith

a man or beast rising out of the sea is said to be -ssurgent.
the manual of heraldry; fifth edition anonymous

adjective
(of leaves, stems, etc) curving or growing upwards; rising

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