| NOUN | plant | spadix | the fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe |
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| Meaning | The fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe. | |
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| Part of | spike | (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis |
| Broader | axis | The main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged |
| Spanish | espádice | |
| Catalan | espàdix | |
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