Scapose (Adjective)

Meaning

Resembling or consisting of a scape; having a bare leafless stalk growing directly from the ground; "tulips are scapose flowers"; "a scapose stalk"; "a scapose column"; "the scapose portion of a feather".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The scapose stalks of the tulips rose directly from the ground, bearing vibrant flowers at their tips.
• A scapose column is a distinctive architectural feature, often found in ancient structures and monuments.
• Tulips are scapose flowers, characterized by their long, leafless stems that emerge directly from the earth.
• The botanist carefully examined the scapose portion of the plant, noting the unique arrangement of its flowers and leaves.
• Ornithologists often study the scapose portion of a feather, where the quill meets the fluffy plumage, to better understand avian anatomy.