Cyclospermous

/ˌsaɪ.kloʊˈspɜr.məs/ adjective

Definition

In botany, describing seeds or fruits arranged in a circular or ring-like pattern.

Etymology

From 'cyclo-' (circle) + 'sperm' (seed) + '-ous' (adjective suffix). This describes a specific seed or fruit arrangement pattern.

Kelly Says

Plants develop incredibly diverse seed arrangements—cyclospermous, spiral, scattered—and each pattern is optimized for survival, whether it's to catch wind currents or appeal to animals for dispersal!

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