sorus

/ˈsoʊrəs/ SOH-rus

Definitions

1. noun

A cluster of spore-bearing leaves or branches, as in ferns or club mosses.

“The unique sorus on the fern’s stem was a key identifying feature for botanists.”

Synonyms

  • sporangiophore
  • sporangium

Antonyms

  • catkin
  • inflorescence