pistillaceous Synonyms
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pistillaceous Meaning
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pistillaceous (a.)
Growing on, or having nature of, the pistil; of or pertaining to a pistil.
pistillaceous Sentence Examples
- The pistillaceous organs of the flowers bore the female reproductive structures.
- Bees collect pollen from pistillaceous plants to feed their young.
- Pistillaceous flowers have a prominent stigma, style, and ovary.
- The pistillaceous part of the plant contained the ovules, which developed into seeds.
- Magnolia trees are known for their large, showy, pistillaceous flowers.
- Pistillaceous plants rely on pollination to produce fruit and seeds.
- The pistillaceous receptacle evolved to attract pollinators and facilitate fertilization.
- The petals of pistillaceous flowers often have nectar glands to attract insects.
- Some species of orchids have pistillaceous flowers that resemble female bees to attract male bees for pollination.
- The pistillaceous capitula of sunflowers are made up of numerous small florets.
FAQs About the word pistillaceous
Growing on, or having nature of, the pistil; of or pertaining to a pistil.
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The pistillaceous organs of the flowers bore the female reproductive structures.
Bees collect pollen from pistillaceous plants to feed their young.
Pistillaceous flowers have a prominent stigma, style, and ovary.
The pistillaceous part of the plant contained the ovules, which developed into seeds.
