scapose

[ skey-pohs ]

adjective

1. having scapes; scape; consisting of a scape.
2. resembling a scape.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scapose¹

First recorded in 1900–05; scape ¹ + -ose ¹

Example Sentences

Glandular-haired scapose marsh herbs, with regular 5-merous hypogynous flowers.

From Project Gutenberg

Scapose aquatic or marsh plants, with linear leaves and dense heads of moncious (rarely dicious) minute flowers.

From Project Gutenberg