Anthophorous

/ænˈθɑːfərəs/ adjective

Definition

Describing a plant or structure that bears or produces flowers; flower-bearing.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'phoros' (bearing or producing), with the adjective suffix -ous.

Kelly Says

Every anthophorous plant is essentially putting on a show — they spend energy producing these colorful, fragrant structures to attract animals, which is why a flowering plant uses way more resources than a green one.

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