Achlamydeous (Adjective)
Meaning
Not having a floral envelope or perianth.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Achlamydeous flowers are common in certain families of plants, such as the family Poaceae.
- In some cases, the term achlamydeous is used interchangeably with "naked" or "exposed" to describe the ovary in these flowers.
- Gymnosperms, a group of plants that include conifers and cycads, have achlamydeous flowers.
- Cycad plants are a prime example of achlamydeous reproductive structures.
- Certain types of cone-bearing plants also produce achlamydeous flowers, as the cones are the primary reproductive organs.