anthocarpous

English

Etymology

From antho- +‎ -carpous.

Adjective

anthocarpous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Having some portion of the perianths attached to the pericarp to form the fruit.
    The mulberry and pineapple are anthocarpous.

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