Calyptra (Noun)
Meaning
The hood or cap covering the calyx of certain plants: e.g., the California poppy.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The calyptra of the California poppy is a delicate, translucent structure that protects the flower bud.
- In some species of plants, the calyptra falls off as the flower opens, while in others it remains attached.
- The calyptra of the Eschscholzia californica is a distinctive feature of the plant, with its papery texture and pale yellow color.
- Botanists often use the shape and size of the calyptra to identify different species of plants.
- As the flower bud grows, the calyptra begins to split open, eventually falling away to reveal the petals inside.