carpodetus

\\ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷dəd.əs\ noun

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: New Latin, from carp- (I) + -detus (irregular from Greek dein to bind); from the fact that the fruit is surrounded by the calyx — more at diadem

: a genus of shrubs or trees (family Escalloniaceae) with marbled leaves, small fragrant flowers in broad axillary cymes, and black berrylike fruit — see white mapau