: a main or primary axis that continues its original line of growth giving off successive axes or lateral branches (as in the excurrent trunk of some coniferous tree) — compare sympodium.

What is a monopode?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : a one-footed creature specifically : a fabulous one-footed Ethiopian that uses his foot as a sunshade. 2 [New Latin monopodium] : monopodium. monopode.

What does Di in dichotomous mean?

di·chot·o·mous - divided or dividing into two parts or classifications. Dichotomous key - is used to identify plants and animals that you do not already know. The root of di is two or split.