gymnocarpous Synonyms
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gymnocarpous Meaning
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gymnocarpous (a.)
Naked-fruited, the fruit either smooth or not adherent to the perianth.
gymnocarpous Sentence Examples
- The gymnocarpous inflorescence of the plant was composed of individual flowers without a perianth.
- Gymnocarpous plants have ovules that are exposed and unprotected, without a carpel or ovary surrounding them.
- In gymnocarpous angiosperms, the female reproductive organ (carpel) remains open and the ovules are naked.
- Gymnocarpous monocots often have spikelets arranged in a panicle or raceme, with each spikelet bearing multiple flowers.
- The gymnocarpous growth habit is common in the plant family Cyperaceae, which includes sedges and rushes.
- Gymnocarpous plants reproduce through pollination, with pollen grains reaching the ovules directly.
- The gymnocarpous inflorescence of Typha latifolia is composed of dense, cylindrical spikes.
- Gymnocarpous angiosperms have a reduced perianth, with petals and sepals either absent or greatly modified.
- The gymnocarpous stamens of some flowers are extended beyond the petals, facilitating pollination.
- Gymnocarpous species can have diverse pollination mechanisms, including wind, water, or insect pollination.
FAQs About the word gymnocarpous
Naked-fruited, the fruit either smooth or not adherent to the perianth.
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The gymnocarpous inflorescence of the plant was composed of individual flowers without a perianth.
Gymnocarpous plants have ovules that are exposed and unprotected, without a carpel or ovary surrounding them.
In gymnocarpous angiosperms, the female reproductive organ (carpel) remains open and the ovules are naked.
Gymnocarpous monocots often have spikelets arranged in a panicle or raceme, with each spikelet bearing multiple flowers.
