simple pistil
- noun
- Specialized
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pistilo simple
- Each simple pistil develops from a single carpel, making it distinct from compound pistils.
Examples
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The flower’s reproductive structure includes either a simple pistil or a compound pistil, depending on the species.
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A simple pistil can be found in many species of the buttercup family.
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A flower with a simple pistil is often easier to identify.
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The simple pistil is essential for reproduction in plants.
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A simple pistil can be found in many species of the buttercup family.
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Each simple pistil develops from a single carpel, which distinguishes it from other types.
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The flower's reproductive structure typically features a simple pistil or a compound one, depending on its classification.
Synonyms
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The part of a flower that receives pollen and makes seeds
The female part of a flower that makes seeds
How Many Carpels
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally regular: 'simple' (undivided, single) modifies 'pistil' (the flower's female reproductive part), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a pistil made of a single carpel. This follows straightforward adj+noun semantics and similar descriptive patterns in other languages, so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
Simple pistil comes from the picture of a flower with a single central part: simple means 'one' and pistil is the small female part in the centre. So a simple pistil is a pistil made of 'one carpel' rather than many.