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Glossary: rostellum

Definition:

  1. a small beak;
  2. (in Orchidaceae flowers) a projection from the upper edge of the stigma.

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Copyright: Mark Hyde, 2008-24

Hyde, M.A. (2024). UK Flora: Glossary details: rostellum.
https://www.ukflora.info/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=624, retrieved 20 April 2024

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