anomocarpous

/ˌænəməˈkɑːrpəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having fruit that arises from any part of the plant other than the tip of a branch

“The rare plant is anomocarpous, with fruit developing at the base of its leaves.”

2. noun

A plant that is anomocarpous

“The botanist studied the anomocarpous species in the tropical rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • abnormal
  • atypical
  • unconventional
  • unusual

Antonyms

  • conventional
  • normal
  • typical
  • usual