Hypanthium (Noun)
Meaning
The cuplike or ringlike or tubular structure of a flower which bears the sepals and stamens and calyx (as in Rosaceae).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hypanthium is a characteristic floral feature observed in flowers belonging to the Rosaceae family, commonly known as the rose family.
- A hypanthium can be either inferior or superior depending on the type of flower in which it appears and its position relative to the ovary.
- In many plants, particularly those belonging to the Rosaceae, their hypanthium and calyx often act as protective agents for the delicate inner reproductive parts.
- Development of a hypanthium is significantly influenced by factors such as genetics, environmental conditions, and the type of plant species to which it belongs.
- This particular rose features its recognizable floral cup formed by the fleshy hypanthium that provides structural support to its delicate flower parts.