Moriform
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Moriform is an adjective meaning (botany) Mulberry-like.
Meaning
(botany) Mulberry-like.
Example Sentences
A moriform (blackberry-like) capitulum is one in which the flower-buds are longer than the interfloral bracts prior to anthesis; when the buds are concealed prior to anthesis by imbricated bracts or by interlocking bracteal setae the capitulum is termed conelike.
Word Forms
- more moriform
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moruloid, musiform, musciform, mitriform, mimoseous, amentiform.
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