monocarpic
/ˌmɑnoʊˈkɑrpɪk/
adjective
- Describing a plant that flowers and fruits only once in its lifetime, then dies.
- Gardeners must plan carefully when growing monocarpic plants, as they will not return.
- Many species of bamboo are monocarpic, flowering only after many years.
- The monocarpic nature of the century plant means it dies after its single bloom.
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