Definition

A type of plant that flowers and produces seeds only once in its lifetime before dying.

Example

The monocarp produced a beautiful bloom before it withered away after seeding.

Conversation

Have you heard about the monocarp plants that only flower once?

Yeah, I find that really fascinating!

It’s amazing how they can put all their energy into just one bloom.

Totally! It must be a spectacular sight when they finally do flower.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monocarp → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning single or one) and "carp" (from Greek "karpos", meaning fruit). The word "monocarp" refers to a plant that produces only one fruiting body in its lifetime.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning single and 'carp' meaning fruit — a monocarp is a plant that produces just one fruit.

Visually Confused Words