Strobilus (Noun)
Meaning
Cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- A strobilus is a reproductive structure produced by plants such as conifers and cycads, consisting of scales or bracts that bear ovules or spores.
- The female strobili of the cycad plant produced an abundance of seeds during the reproductive stage of its life cycle.
- Each scale on a cone is actually a modified strobilus that protects the sensitive ovules within.
- Male and female strobili were present on the same plant, allowing for efficient pollination and seed production.
- The strobilus of a conifer is adapted to disperse seeds by releasing them when the scales dry and open.