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sporocarp

spo·ro·carp [ spáwrō krp ] (plural spo·ro·carps)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. spore-producing organ of algae: the spore-producing organ in red algae and some fungi and slime molds

2. spore-producing organ of fern: the hard round spore-producing organ of some ferns that grow in water

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