/mɒnəˈkɑːrpl/ (MON-uh-KAR-pl)

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or producing only one fruit or seed pod per flowering stem or plant.

“The monocarpal flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden, but they only produced one fruit each.”

2. noun

A monocarp or monocarpous flower or plant, especially one that produces a single fruit or seed pod.

“The monocarpal plant was identified by the botanist as a rare species.”