haplocaulescent

adjective

hap·​lo·​caulescent

¦ha(ˌ)plō+

: having a simple axis

—used of a plant (as the poppy) capable of developing reproductive organs on the primary axis compare diplocaulescent, triplocaulescent

Word History

Etymology

hapl- + caulescent

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