Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Rhizocarpous

Rhiˊzo-car′pous

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] root + [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] fruit.]
(Bot.)
Having perennial rootstocks or bulbs, but annual flowering stems; – said of all perennial herbs.

Definition 2024


rhizocarpous

rhizocarpous

English

Adjective

rhizocarpous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Having perennial rootstocks or bulbs, but annual flowering stems; said of all perennial herbs.