botany: A genus of the monogynia order, belonging to the polyandria clas of plants; and in the natural method ranking with those of which the order is doubtful. The corolla is tetrapetalous; the calyx quadrifid; the stigma sessile and cruciform; the fruit is a plum with an eight-furrowed kernel. There is but one species, the cauliflora or anchovy-pea, a native of Jamaica. The leaves are nearly oval, and about three feet long. It has a straight stem, upon the upper part of which come forth the flowers. The fruit is large, and contains a stone with eight furrows. These fruits are eaten by the inhabitants.