polycarpous

polycarpic

/ (ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːpəs) /


adjective
  1. (of a plant) having a gynoecium consisting of many distinct carpels

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Scientific definitions for polycarpous

polycarpous

[ pŏl′ē-kärpəs ]


  1. Having fruit or pistils with two or more carpels.

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