Asymmetrocarpous

/ˌeɪsɪmetrəˈkɑrpəs/ adjective

Definition

In botany, describing a plant bearing fruit that is asymmetrically shaped or arranged.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (not) plus 'symmetro-' (symmetric) plus 'karpos' (fruit), a botanical technical term combining multiple Greek roots.

Kelly Says

This is such a specialized botanical term that even most botanists might need a moment to parse it—it's basically describing how some fruits grow in lopsided ways.

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