clinanthium (Meaning)
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clinanthium (n.)
The receptacle of the flowers in a composite plant; -- also called clinium.
Synonyms & Antonyms of clinanthium
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clinanthium Sentence Examples
- The clinanthium, a characteristic feature of some plant species, refers to the arrangement of leaves in a curved or inclined manner.
- Botanists often study the clinanthium to understand the spatial organization of foliage within a plant.
- Certain plants exhibit a distinct clinanthium as an adaptation to optimize light absorption.
- The clinanthium of the fern species displayed a graceful curvature, maximizing its exposure to sunlight in the forest understory.
- Researchers observed variations in clinanthium patterns among different populations of the same plant species.
- The intricate clinanthium of the tropical orchids fascinated botanists, revealing nature's artistic design.
- Understanding the clinanthium can provide insights into a plant's ecological niche and competitive strategies.
- The clinanthium of the palm tree allowed it to efficiently capture sunlight in its dense rainforest habitat.
- Botanical illustrations often emphasize the unique clinanthium of various plant species for educational purposes.
- The botanist's keen eye detected subtle changes in the clinanthium of the desert shrubs, indicating adaptations to arid conditions.
FAQs About the word clinanthium
The receptacle of the flowers in a composite plant; -- also called clinium.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The clinanthium, a characteristic feature of some plant species, refers to the arrangement of leaves in a curved or inclined manner.
Botanists often study the clinanthium to understand the spatial organization of foliage within a plant.
Certain plants exhibit a distinct clinanthium as an adaptation to optimize light absorption.
The clinanthium of the fern species displayed a graceful curvature, maximizing its exposure to sunlight in the forest understory.
