calycle

Examples

• All

• In some species, the calycle can be mistaken for the flower's calyx due to its similar appearance.

• Botanists examined the calycle structure beneath the hibiscus blooms for research.

• The calycle of the hibiscus flower is often vibrant in color.

• Some calycles can be mistaken for petals.

• Botanists examined the calycle structure beneath the hibiscus blooms for research.

• In some species, the calycle can be mistaken for the flower's calyx due to its similar appearance.

• The calycle of the carnation is composed of several green bracts that protect the flower.

Synonyms

C

calyculus

vscalycle

• Specialized

9.9

A group of small leaf-like parts under the flower's outer cup

is a general label for a small bract group beneath the flower

E

epicalyx

vscalycle

• Specialized

9.9

A ring of small leaflike parts outside the base of a flower, as in hibiscus or carnation

is used for bracts beneath the flower rather than strictly outside the true calyx

F

false calyx

vscalycle

• Specialized

9.3

A group of leaf-like parts under a flower that look like the green outer leaves

is focused on a small bract cluster found specifically beneath the flower

I

involucrum

vscalycle

• Specialized

9.9

A ring of small leaf-like parts that surround a flower or group of flowers

is narrower meaning a small bract group that resembles a calyx beneath the flower

Surface Forms

Etymology