carpophore

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːpə(ʊ)fɔː/

noun

Botany
  • (in a flower) an elongated axis that raises the stem of the pistil above the stamens.
  • (in a fungus) the stem of the fruiting body.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek karpos 'fruit' + -phore