acaulescent

/əˌkɑːˈʌlsənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

A plant or flower that has no visible stem, especially in the juvenile stage.

“The acaulescent plant was difficult to identify due to its lack of stem.”

2. noun

A plant in the juvenile stage that has not yet developed a visible stem.

“The botanist studied the acaulescent phase of the plant’s life cycle.”

Synonyms

  • bracteate
  • stemless

Antonyms

  • rhizomatous
  • stolonic