Amphispermous

/ˌæmfɪˈspɜːrməs/ adjective

Definition

In botany, describing a plant or fruit that produces seeds distributed throughout its structure rather than in a single location.

Etymology

From Greek 'amphi' (all around) + 'sperma' (seed) + '-ous' (full of). The term describes how seeds are scattered throughout the entire plant tissue rather than concentrated in one area.

Kelly Says

Amphispermous plants are nature's way of spreading their bets—instead of putting all their seeds in one basket (or pod), they hide them everywhere, making it harder for predators to destroy all their offspring at once!

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