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calyculate

calyculate

9.9
Having a ring of small leaf-like parts under the flower's outer green part that holds the petals
  • adjective
  • /ˈkælɪkjʊlɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : caliculado
  • Some thistle species are easily identified by their calyculate heads.

Examples

  • The botanist noted the calyculate nature of the plant's bracts in her field notes.

  • The calyculate involucre supports the delicate petals of the flower.

  • The calyculate flowers of the plant are quite unique.

  • Many species exhibit calyculate characteristics.

  • The calyculate flowers of the plant are beautifully adorned with small bracts.

  • The calyculate involucre provides a striking contrast to the colorful petals.

  • To identify the species, the botanist studied the calyculate structure of its flower heads.

Synonyms

calycled
vscalyculate
  • Specialized
9.9

Having an extra ring of small leaf-like parts under a flower's outer leaves

is about having small bracts in a whorl under the true calyx
calycular
vscalyculate
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a cup shape or a ring of tiny leaves under a flower

is the direct state of actually bearing such a whorl rather than resembling it
calicular
vscalyculate
  • Specialized
9.9

A small cup-shaped part of a plant or animal

is used specifically for plant cases with a whorl beneath the main calyx

Surface Forms

calyculate positive

Morphology

calyculate = calyculus (opaque) = calyculus + ate

The formation from 'calyculus' + '-ate' is a regular suffixation, but 'calyculus' is a specialized botanical term unfamiliar to typical learners.

Etymology

Calyculate comes from the Latin calyculus, a small form of calyx, which means 'cup' or 'outer flower leaves'. So calyculate describes a plant that has a little cup-like ring of small leaf-like parts under the main calyx.