Pollakanth

A pollakanth is a plant that reproduces, flowers and sets seed recurrently during its life. The term was first used by Frans R. Kjellman.

Other terms with the same meaning are polycarpic and iteroparous.[1] [2]

Its antonym is hapaxanth.

References

  1. ^ "ITEROPAROUS definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary". www.collinsdictionary.com. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
  2. ^ "POLYCARPIC definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary". www.collinsdictionary.com. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2026.


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