floriparous

adjective

flo·​rip·​a·​rous

flōˈripərəs

of a plant structure normally bearing fruits

: producing secondary or supplementary flowers rather than fruits

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin floriparus, from Latin flori- + -parus -parous

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