isocarpous

/aɪsˈɒkpəs/ or /aɪˈsɒkpəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having carpels (the parts of a flower that contain the ovules) of equal size and development.

“The botanist studied the characteristics of isocarpous flowers in various plant species.”

2. noun

A plant with isocarpous flowers, especially one in which the carpels are of equal size and development.

“The isocarpous plant was identified as a new species by the team of researchers.”

Synonyms

  • monocarpous
  • syncarpous

Antonyms

  • dimerous
  • heterocarpous