Umbel: meaning, definitions and examples
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umbel
[ หสm.bษl ]
botanical structure
An umbel is a type of inflorescence in flowering plants where a number of short flower stalks emerge from a common point, resembling an umbrella. This structure can typically be observed in plants of the family Apiaceae, such as carrots and parsley. Umbels can be either simple, consisting of a single cluster of flowers, or compound, where each flower cluster itself has smaller umbels. The design of the umbel allows for efficient pollination and can also help in attracting pollinators.
Synonyms
flower cluster, inflorescence
Examples of usage
- The carrot plant has a beautiful umbel in full bloom.
- Many herbs, such as dill, display umbel-shaped flower clusters.
- Umbels are common in the wildflower meadows of Europe.
Translations
Translations of the word "umbel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น umbela
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคฆเคพเคเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Dolden
๐ฎ๐ฉ umbel
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะฑะตะป
๐ต๐ฑ umbel
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็ถ่ฑๅบ
๐ซ๐ท ombelle
๐ช๐ธ umbela
๐น๐ท umbel
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์ฐ๊ฝ์ฐจ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุธูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ umbel
๐ธ๐ฐ umbel
๐จ๐ณ ไผๅฝข่ฑๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ umbel
๐ฎ๐ธ umbel
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะผัะตะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ umbel
๐ฒ๐ฝ umbela
Etymology
The word 'umbel' comes from the Latin word 'umbella', which means 'little shade' or 'parasol', reflecting the umbrella-like shape of the flower cluster. This Latin term is derived from 'umbra', meaning 'shadow'. The usage of the term in botany dates back to the 17th century when botanists began classifying plant structures more systematically. The concept of the umbel has since become significant in understanding plant morphology and taxonomy, particularly for families like Apiaceae that prominently feature this structure. The morphology of umbel structures is essential for distinguishing between different plant species and for study in fields such as horticulture and botany.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,568 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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