flowerless

[ flou-er-lis ]

adjective

1. having or producing no flowers.
2. Botany. having no true seeds; cryptogamic.

ˈflowerless

/ ˈflaʊəlɪs /

adjective

1. designating any plant that does not produce seeds See cryptogam

Other Words From

• flower·less·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of flowerless¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; flower + -less

Example Sentences

Angelenos who adore the flamboyant flowers of jacarandas have been disappointed this spring, as stark branches remained flowerless against an often-gloomy sky.

From Los Angeles Times

“A rolling stone may even collect moss here,” said the nursery, which sells three kinds of the resilient, flowerless plant that rehydrates quickly after drying and thrives in moist, shady areas.

From Seattle Times

The azaleas that give Augusta National its iconic pink palette have long since withered, leaving behind flowerless green bushes and trees turning autumnal browns and yellows.

From Seattle Times

Researchers found that when deprived of pollen, bumblebees will nibble on the leaves of flowerless plants.

From BBC

There are some lingering but flowerless jewelweeds, which have a tendency to invade wet areas.

From Washington Post