Cladocarpous

/ˌklædoʊˈkɑrpəs/ adjective

Definition

In botany, producing fruit on lateral or side branches rather than on the main stem or axis.

Etymology

From Greek klados 'branch' + karpos 'fruit' + -ous. This is a technical botanical term combining Greek root elements.

Kelly Says

Plants have evolved wildly different strategies for where to put their fruit—some hide it on side branches while others make it the center of attention, and this matters for how animals disperse their seeds.

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