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strobilus

strobilus

9.9
A cone-shaped part of plants like pines and horsetails that holds spores or seeds
  • noun
  • /ˈstrɒbɪləs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estróbilo
  • Scientists examined the structure of the strobilus under a microscope to study spore development.

Examples

  • The horsetail plant develops a distinct strobilus at the tip of its stem in spring.

  • The pine tree produces a strobilus containing the seeds necessary for reproduction.

  • The strobilus is fascinating.

  • Look at that strobilus!

  • The strobilus of the pine tree is responsible for producing seeds.

  • In botany classes, we often study the strobilus of various conifers.

  • The strobilus serves as a reproductive structure for certain types of plants.

Synonyms

cone
vsstrobilus
33 3.9

A plant part with overlapping scales that holds seeds

is a more technical botanical term used for this structure in specific plants
strobile
vsstrobilus
  • Specialized
9.9

A cone-shaped part of some plants that holds seeds or spores

is the same structure but expressed using an alternate specialized form

Surface Forms

strobilus singular
strobili plural

Etymology

Strobilus comes from the old Greek word strobilos, which meant a 'whirl' or 'twist' and was later used for cone-shaped things. You can also see the same root in the word strobe, which keeps the idea of turning or flashing. So a strobilus is named for its twisted, cone-like shape, a cluster of scales that hold seeds or spores.