There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
CALYCIFORM
Etymology
Adjective
calyciform (comparative more calyciform, superlative most calyciform)
(botany) Having the form or appearance of a calyx.
Source: Wiktionary
Ca*lyc"i*form, a. Etym: [L. calyx, calycis, calyx + -form.] (Bot.)
Definition: Having the form or appearance of a calyx.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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