perigynium (Meaning)
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perigynium (n.)
Some unusual appendage about the pistil, as the bottle-shaped body in the sedges, and the bristles or scales in some other genera of the Sedge family, or Cyperaceae.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perigynium
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
perigynium Sentence Examples
- The sedge Carex trisperma forms a perigynium that encloses the pistillate flowers.
- The perigynium of Carex rostrata is inflated and noticeably winged.
- The shape and surface texture of the perigynium are important taxonomic characteristics for sedges.
- The perigynium of Carex siccata is strongly nerved and has a toothed beak.
- The perigynium of Carex pensylvanica is hairy and has a long, slender beak.
- The perigynium of Carex vulpinoidea is flask-shaped and has a long, twisted beak.
- The perigynium of Carex laxiflora is ovoid and has a short, conical beak.
- The perigynium of Carex lupulina is spherical and has a short, straight beak.
- The perigynium of Carex stricta is triangular and has a sharply pointed beak.
- The perigynium of Carex buxbaumii is obovate and has a short, notched beak.
FAQs About the word perigynium
Some unusual appendage about the pistil, as the bottle-shaped body in the sedges, and the bristles or scales in some other genera of the Sedge family, or Cypera
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sedge Carex trisperma forms a perigynium that encloses the pistillate flowers.
The perigynium of Carex rostrata is inflated and noticeably winged.
The shape and surface texture of the perigynium are important taxonomic characteristics for sedges.
The perigynium of Carex siccata is strongly nerved and has a toothed beak.
