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(1) Syncarpous  [ Botany ]
Synonym:  compound

Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names

     
  Carpels fused, forming a compound pistil. A gynoecium consisting of a number of carpels in which at least the ovaries are united; the ovary is then said to be compound.  
     
(cf. apocarpous)
     
(2) Syncarpous  [ Botany ]
     
  Having the character of a syncarp  
     

 


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