cupuliferous

/kjuːpjʊˈlɪfərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

bearing or producing cones or cupules, especially of certain conifers

“The cupuliferous trees in the forest produced cones that turned a vibrant shade of green during autumn.”

2. noun

a coniferous plant that produces cones or cupules

“The botanist studied the different species of cupuliferous plants in the region.”

Synonyms

  • cone-bearing
  • coniferous

Antonyms

  • deciduous
  • flowering