Actinocarpous

/ækˌtɪnoʊˈkɑrpəs/ adjective

Definition

Having or producing fruits with a radial or ray-like structure and arrangement.

Etymology

From Greek aktis (ray) and karpos (fruit) with the adjectival suffix -ous, meaning 'having the nature of ray fruits.'

Kelly Says

Many flowering plants evolved actinocarpous fruits as a strategy for seed dispersal—the radiating arms catch wind or animals differently than round fruits would.

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