| 单词 | to set seed |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto set seed P5. to set seed: to produce seed. ΚΠ 1865 G. Bentham Handbk. Brit. Flora I. p. xxix Without these the pistil is imperfect, and said to be barren (not setting seed), abortive, or rudimentary, according to the degree of imperfection. 1881 Harper's Mag. Dec. 80/1 It is scarcely necessary to refer to the fact that in order for a plant to set seed it is necessary that the stigma of the flower shall be dusted with the pollen. 1948 G. D. H. Bell Cultivated Plants Farm xiv. 126 Many brassicas are biennials, growing strongly in their first year and storing reserves of food.., and running up to flower and setting seed in their second year. 2014 Guardian 12 June 35/5 Thriving in the midst of grass crops such as wheat and barley and setting seed before the harvest makes black grass a very awkward plant. < as lemmas |
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