cleis·to·car·pous
variants:
or less commonly clistocarpous \
¦⸗⸗¦kärpəs
\
Definition of cleistocarpous
1
of mosses
: having the capsule opening irregularly without an operculum
2
of fungi
: having or forming cleistothecia
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