Procumbent
adjective
1.
lying on the face; prone; prostrate.
2.
Botany. (of a plant or stem) lying along the ground, but not putting forth roots.
adjective
1.
Also prostrate. (of stems) growing along the ground
2.
leaning forwards or lying on the face
procumbent pro·cum·bent (prō-kŭm’bənt)
adj.
Lying face down; prone.
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