pedicellate

Meanings

• Noun

  A peduncle or stalk that bears an organ or part, especially a root or a flower.

  - "The pedicellate roots of the plant absorb water and nutrients from the soil."
  - "The flowers of the daisy have long pedicelles that support them above the leaves."

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Variants

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pedicel , pedicellate , pedicels

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Etymology

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From Latin pedicellus, meaning 'little foot', due to the stalk's resemblance to a foot.

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Trivia

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1. The longest pedicellate flower in the world is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can have a pedicel up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) long.

2. Some plants, such as the Venus flytrap, have pedicellate leaves that are sensitive to touch and help the plant to capture prey.

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Related Concepts

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1. Petiole: A petiole is a similar structure, but it is the stalk of a leaf.

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Culture

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In botany, the term pedicellate is commonly used to describe the attachment of various plant structures, such as roots or flowers, to the main stem or other parts of the plant.

How to Memorize "pedicellate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small foot or stalk that supports an organ or part.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a small foot or stalk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that pedicellate is like a little foot for a plant part.

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