Apical

adj. apical

perteneciente al vértice (apex) o a la zona de este de un cuerpo o un órgano

Dispuesto en la punta o ápice de tallos, ramas, etc.

apical - relativo o cerca del ápice

(adj.) = apical
Ex: However, the apical part of the leaves seems not to provide ovipositing females with enough protection against birds, making them easy preys.