Calamostachys

/ˌkæl.ə.moʊˈstæk.ɪs/ noun

An extinct genus of seed ferns from the Paleozoic era characterized by cone-like reproductive structures.

From Greek 'kalamos' (reed) and 'stachys' (spike or ear of grain), referring to the reed-like stalks bearing spike-shaped seed organs that marked these ancient plants.

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