Caulicles

/ˈkɔːlɪkəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of caulicle; multiple small stems or embryonic stem structures.

Etymology

Simple plural of caulicle, from Latin 'cauliculi' (plural of cauliculus). Maintains the diminutive meaning across multiple specimens.

Kelly Says

When botanists examine dozens of seeds, they're studying the tiny architectural designs of thousands of caulicles—each one a miniature engineering blueprint that unfolds into a full plant.

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