pupigenous

/pjuːˈpɪdʒɪnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

producing or characterized by shoots that sprout from a root or base, especially in ferns and horsetails.

“The unique, pupigenous growth of the ancient plant fascinated the botanist.”

2. noun

a plant producing shoots from a root or base, especially a fern or horsetail.

“The pupigenous specimen was one of the oldest in the museum’s collection.”

Synonyms

  • sporophyte
  • thallioid

Antonyms

  • rhizomatous