Definition of "spadix" []

• A fleshy clublike spike bearing minute flowers, usually enclosed within a sheathlike spathe, characteristic of aroid plants, such as the calla. (noun)

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• "When emerging above the ground, the flower shows itself as a pale-green, bud-shaped configuration composed of a petal-like spathe that surrounds a central spike-like spadix, which is concealed inside at first, and eventually grows in size and finally revealing itself as the entire flower swells."
• "When coming out from the ground, the [[flower]] shows itself as a green, bud-shaped configuration composed of a petal-like spathe that surrounds a central spike-like spadix, which is concealed inside at first, and eventually grows in size and finally revealing itself as the entire flower swells."
• "Starting Sept. 2, Metis prepared to bloom by sending up the spadix, which is growing daily and will keep growing during the blossoming process."