syncarpous

[sin-kahr-puhs]

adjective

Botany.

1. of the nature of or pertaining to a syncarp.

2. composed of or having united carpels.

syncarpous

/ sɪnˈkɑːpəs, ˈsɪnkɑːpɪ /

adjective

1. (of the ovaries of certain flowering plants) consisting of united carpels Compare apocarpous

2. of or relating to a syncarp

Other Word Forms

• syncarpy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of syncarpous¹

From the New Latin word syncarpus, dating back to 1820–30. See syn-, -carpous

Example Sentences

Either entirely of partially separate, as the carpels of a compound pistil; Ð opposed to syncarpous.

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In the baobab there is a multilocular syncarpous fruit, in which the seeds are immersed in pulp.

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When the carpels are united, as in the pear, arbutus and chickweed, the pistil becomes syncarpous.

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The name capsule is applied generally to all dry syncarpous fruits, which dehisce by valves.

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In this case a syncarpous fruit has a tendency to become apocarpous.

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