floricane

/ˈflɔrɪkeɪn/
noun
  1. A stem of a bramble plant (such as a raspberry or blackberry) in its second year of growth, which produces flowers and fruit.
    • Each floricane lives for two years, fruiting only in its second season.
    • The floricane of the blackberry bush was heavy with ripe fruit.
    • Gardeners prune floricanes after harvest to encourage new growth.
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