cypsela
/ˈsɪpsɪlə
/noun (plural cypselae /ˈsɪpsɪliː/) Botany
A dry single-seeded fruit formed from a double ovary of which only one develops into a seed, as in the daisy family.Viable cypselae of any aster or goldenrod from anywhere in the world is most welcomed by the lab....
- Species are annuals, biennials or rhizomatous perennials and have dimorphic cypselae with the ray fruit lacking a well developed crown of bristles.
- The cypsela of the perennial dandelion is classified as an anthocarp.
Origin
Late 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek kupselē 'hollow vessel'.
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