Floral Anatomy

4 words in this vocabulary list

adjective relating to a plant without a calyx

  • The acalycine plant species lacks a calyx, which is a defining characteristic.
  • I learned in biology class that acalycine plants don't have a calyx.
  • Yo, did you know those acalycine plants are missing a calyx?
  • Her personality was like an acalycine flower, lacking the usual adornments but still beautiful in its simplicity.

adjective having no calyx or calyx-like structures; lacking a floral envelope

  • The acalycinous plant species does not have any calyx or sepals.
  • I learned that acalycinous plants are pretty rare in nature.
  • Yo, did you know about those calyx-less plants? They're called acalycinous.
  • Her personality was like an acalycinous flower, lacking any protective covering.

noun a taxonomic group within the plant kingdom that includes plants lacking a true calyx and corolla in their flowers

  • The achlamydeae plants lack floral structures such as petals and sepals.
  • Those achlamydeae plants don't have any fancy flowers or petals.
  • Who knew achlamydeae plants were so plain and boring?
  • Her personality was like an achlamydeae plant, simple yet elegant in its own way.

noun Aeroides is a noun referring to a genus of plants in the Araceae family, commonly known as the aroid family. These plants typically have showy foliage and are often grown as ornamentals.

  • The aeroides plant is known for its unique leaf shape and vibrant colors.
  • I just bought a new aeroides plant for my living room.
  • Check out this cool aeroides I found at the plant shop!
  • Her creativity bloomed like an aeroides in full bloom.