spiciform

spiciform
\\ˈspīsəˌfȯrm\ adjective
Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin spiciformis, from Latin spici- (from spica head of grain) + -formis -form — more at spike
: shaped like a spike

spiciform panicle


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