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peduncle

 

[ pษ™หˆdสŒล‹.kษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical structure

A peduncle is a stalk that supports a single flower or a cluster of flowers in plants. In botanical terms, it connects the flower, or inflorescence, to the main branch or stem. Peduncles vary in length and thickness depending on the species of the plant and can influence the positioning of the blooms. In horticulture, understanding the structure of peduncles is crucial for proper care and management of flowering plants.

Synonyms

flower stem, inflorescence stem, stalk

Examples of usage

  • The peduncle of the sunflower holds the large bloom upright.
  • In orchids, the length of the peduncle can vary significantly among varieties.
  • Botanists often study the peduncle to determine the health of the flower.
  • A robust peduncle can support multiple flowers at once.

Translations

Translations of the word "peduncle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedรบnculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคกเค‚เค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stiel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peduncle

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัั‚ะฐะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szypuล‚ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆžœๆŸ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉdoncule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pedรบnculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stopka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stopka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pecljat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stilk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sap

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pedรบnculo

Etymology

The term 'peduncle' originates from the Latin word 'pedunculus', which is a diminutive of 'pes' meaning 'foot'. In botanical terminology, it was adopted to describe the stalk that connects a flower to its plant. The use of 'peduncle' in botanical contexts has been recorded since the early 19th century, as plant anatomy was becoming a more formalized field of study. Associated with the study of flowering plants, the term reflects the increasing complexity in understanding plant structures and their functions. The differentiation of various plant parts, such as peduncles, was essential for the classification and nomenclature that emerged during this period. It has since become a standard term in botany, widely used in scientific literature and education.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,299, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.