autocarpian

/ɔːtəʊˈkɑːrpɪən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an autocarpic plant, which produces fruit that can grow and mature while still attached to the parent plant

“The scientist studied the autocarpian traits of the unusual plant species.”

2. noun

a plant that is autocarpic

“The botanist identified several autocarpian plants in the forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • autocarpic
  • fruiting
  • vining

Antonyms

  • acarpic
  • sterile