Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stipe
noun
/staɪp/
Definition
The stalk or stem of a fungus, especially that which supports the cap of a mushroom.
Examples
- The stipe of the mushroom was sturdy and firm, allowing it to stand tall in the damp forest.
- Some species of seaweed have a long stipe that anchors them to the seafloor.
- After examining the stipe, the biologist could identify the mushroom’s species more easily.
Meaning
In botany and mycology, a stipe refers to the supportive structure that elevates the cap or fruiting body of certain plants and fungi.
Synonyms
- stem
- stalk
- support
