Axiferous

/ækˈsɪf.ər.əs/ adjective

Definition

Bearing or having an axis or axial structures; characterized by possessing an axis or axes.

Etymology

From Latin 'axis' + '-ferous' (bearing). An archaic or technical term used in anatomical and botanical descriptions.

Kelly Says

When botanists describe a plant as 'axiferous,' they're saying it has a clear main stem or axis—the architectural blueprint of how it grows!

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