pedicel

pedicel Definition

pedi·cel (ped′i səl)

noun

Bot.
1. the stalk of a single flower, fruit, leaf, etc.
2. the stalk of a grass spikelet
Zool.
1. a small, stalklike structure or support, as the stalk of a sessile organism or the second segment of an insect's antenna
2. a small, footlike organ or part

Etymology: ModL pedicellus, dim. of L pediculus, dim. of pes (gen. pedis), foot

pedicel Related Forms

ped′i·cel′·late (-sel′it, -āt′) adjective

pedicel Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

short: Each solitary flower of 2.5 to 3cm in diameter is produced on a very short pedicel with a number of pale brown papery scales.
long: The flowers are held on very long pedicels which are normally much deeper in color than the corolla.

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