Caulocarpous

/ˌkɔːloʊˈkɑːrpəs/ adjective

Definition

An alternative botanical term meaning the same as caulocarpic; producing fruit directly on the main stem.

Etymology

From Greek 'kaulos' (stem) + 'karpos' (fruit) + '-ous' (adjective suffix). A variant form of 'caulocarpic' using the Latin-influenced '-ous' ending instead of '-ic'.

Kelly Says

Scientists prefer '-carpic' over '-carpous' in modern botany, but older plant descriptions still use both—it's one of those cases where two technical words mean exactly the same thing because terminology evolved!

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