Epicalyxes

/ˌɛpɪˈkeɪlɪksiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of epicalyx; multiple rings or whorls of small leaf-like structures beneath flower calyces.

Etymology

Standard plural form of epicalyx using the -es ending common in Latin-derived botanical terms.

Kelly Says

By comparing epicalyxes across different plant families, botanists discovered that this seemingly simple structure reveals deep evolutionary relationships between flowering plants.

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