Cauliferous

/kɔːˈlɪfərəs/ adjective

Producing or bearing stems; having the quality of producing stems or stalk-like structures.

From Latin 'caulis' (stem) plus '-ferous' (bearing or producing), literally meaning 'stem-bearing'. Follows the pattern of 'odoriferous' or 'carboniferous'.

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