amphicarpium

/ˌæmfɪˈkɑːrpɪəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A fruiting organ having two kinds of fruit, one of which is sterile and serves to attract pollinators to the fertile fruit.

“The botanist studied the unique amphicarpium of the rare plant species.”

Synonyms

  • amphicarp
  • double fruit

Antonyms

  • monocarp
  • simple fruit