Syncarpous (Adjective)
Meaning
(of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The syncarpous ovary of the flower is a characteristic feature of the family Apocynaceae.
- In syncarpous flowers, the carpels are fused together to form a single ovary.
- The syncarpous ovary of the orchid is composed of three carpels that are united to form a single structure.
- Syncarpous ovaries are common in many plant families, including the Rosaceae and the Fabaceae.
- The syncarpous ovary of the magnolia is a distinctive feature that distinguishes it from other flowering plants.