Cycadiform

/saɪˈkædɪfɔːrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the form or shape of a cycad; resembling a cycad in appearance.

Etymology

From 'cycad' plus Latin '-form' (having the form of), creating an adjective describing cycad-shaped plants, similar to 'cruciform' (cross-shaped) or 'cubiform' (cube-shaped).

Kelly Says

If a plant is 'cycadiform,' it has that distinctive silhouette—a thick trunk topped with a geometric crown of stiff, feathery fronds, like a green pineapple stood on end!

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