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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