monostachyous
/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈstakɪəs/Botany. Now rare
adjective
Originally (of a plant or stem): bearing a single flower spike. Later (of a clubmoss): having unbranched aerial stems.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in James Jenkinson (?1739–1808). From scientific Latin monostachyus, specific epithet + -ous.
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