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pedicel

pedicel

9.9
A small stalk that holds a single flower on a plant
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛdɪˌsɛl/
  • Specialized
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  • Leaves are four to five pinnate, but variable, as is the rest of the plant in the dimensions of all its parts, the compoundness of its leaves, the length of the peduncles, the number of pedicels in the umbellules, and the dimensions of the fruits.

Examples

  • The pedicel connects the flower to the stem, providing support for blooming.

  • The symptoms of the disease include lesions on all parts of the plant, including leaves, necks, panicles, pedicels, and seeds.

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  • The symptoms of the disease include lesions on all parts of the plant, including leaves, leaf collar, necks, panicles, and pedicels.

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  • Each flower is attached to the main stem by a small pedicel that holds it upright.

  • In the bouquet, the florist carefully arranged each flower on its pedicel to showcase their beauty.

Synonyms

pedicle
vspedicel
  • Specialized
9.9

A small stalk that holds a single flower in a cluster

is a general term for a small stalk supporting a single flower within an inflorescence

Surface Forms

pedicel singular
pedicels plural

Etymology

Pedicel comes from the Latin word pediculus, which means 'little foot' and shares its root with pedal. So a pedicel is like a tiny foot that holds and supports a single flower on its stem.