chylocaulous

chy·lo·cau·lous

[kahy-luh-kaw-luhs]
adjective Botany.
having fleshy stems.

Origin:
< German Chylocaul (see chylo-, caulo-, -ous)

chy·lo·cau·lous·ly, adverb
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