monoxyle

/mɒnɒksaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of stem that has a single leaf or scale, typically found in monocotyledonous plants.

“The botanist examined the unique monoxyle of the newly discovered plant species.”

Synonyms

  • monocotyledonous stem
  • simple stem

Antonyms

  • complex stem
  • polystele