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

  1. The gymnocarpous inflorescence of the plant was composed of individual flowers without a perianth.
  2. Gymnocarpous plants have ovules that are exposed and unprotected, without a carpel or ovary surrounding them.
  3. In gymnocarpous angiosperms, the female reproductive organ (carpel) remains open and the ovules are naked.
  4. Gymnocarpous monocots often have spikelets arranged in a panicle or raceme, with each spikelet bearing multiple flowers.
  5. The gymnocarpous growth habit is common in the plant family Cyperaceae, which includes sedges and rushes.
  6. Gymnocarpous plants reproduce through pollination, with pollen grains reaching the ovules directly.
  7. The gymnocarpous inflorescence of Typha latifolia is composed of dense, cylindrical spikes.
  8. Gymnocarpous angiosperms have a reduced perianth, with petals and sepals either absent or greatly modified.
  9. The gymnocarpous stamens of some flowers are extended beyond the petals, facilitating pollination.
  10. 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.