Definitions
calyx
n. the outermost series of the perianth parts of a flower, composed of the sepals
n. one division of the calyx
n. a cup shaped, or enlarged tubular structure surrounding the ovary, formed either by the marginal expansion of the receptacle or the fusion of the lower parts of the calyx, corolla and androecium; when the corrolla and androecium appear to arise from the calyx tube, that part of the apparent calyx tube below the attachment of the petals is the hypanthium
n. the modified calyx of the Asteraceae family consisting of awns, scales or bristles at the apex of the achene
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