myxopodium

/ˌmɪksəˈpɔdiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of non-vascular plant in which the stem is flattened and leafless, often resembling a foot or a root, such as a moss or liverwort.

“The unique myxopodium of the plant allowed it to absorb moisture from the damp forest floor.”

Synonyms

  • phyton
  • thallus

Antonyms

  • flowering
  • vascular