Cypseli

/ˈsɪpseliː/ noun

Definition

A less common variant plural of cypsela, sometimes used in older botanical texts, referring to multiple single-seeded fruits.

Etymology

Variant plural form of cypsela, using -i instead of -ae, reflecting older Latin pluralization conventions or individual author preference in early botanical literature.

Kelly Says

Botanical terminology often shows competing Latin pluralization systems—some botanists preferred -i endings while others chose -ae, creating confusion that persists in older scientific papers, similar to how modern English debates singular 'they' versus 'he or she.'

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