stylopodia

/staɪloʊˈpoʊdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a stalk or stem supporting a flower or fruit in a plant such as a cactus, especially one that is thick and fleshy

“The cactus’s distinctive stylopodia allowed it to thrive in the arid environment.”

Synonyms

  • caul
  • peduncle
  • thallus

Antonyms

  • leaf stem
  • petiole