Perigynium

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA specialized sheath-like bract that surrounds the ovary or fruit of some flowering plants, especially those in the family Cyperaceae (sedges); utricle.

Synonyms

perigonium perigyny paraperigonium gynophore perigon periclinium perigone gynostegium gynoecium pistillidium ligule gynostemium

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