apothecium

/ˌæpəˈtɛʃɪəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The spore-bearing organ of a bryophyte, especially a moss, often a complex structure of branching filaments.

“The apothecium of the moss produced numerous spores, contributing to its rapid reproduction.”

Synonyms

  • spore-bearing organ
  • sporophyte

Antonyms

  • sporophyll