Plant Reproduction Vocabulary

noun a small structure in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization

• The ovule is the structure in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization.
• The ovule is like the seed's baby, it grows into a new plant.
• Yo, did you know the ovule is like the starting point for a new plant?
• Just like the ovule holds the potential for new life, opportunities can be seen as ovules waiting to be nurtured and grown.

noun The female reproductive organ of a flower, typically consisting of a stigma, style, and ovary.

• The pistil is the female reproductive organ of a flower, typically located in the center of the bloom.
• Did you know that the pistil is often referred to as the 'female' part of a flower?
• Check out the pistil on that flower, it's so pretty!
• Her kindness bloomed like a pistil, nurturing those around her with love and care.

adjective adjective - describing a flower that lacks a carpel or pistil

• The flowers of this plant are acarpellous, lacking a distinct ovary.
• I learned in biology class that some flowers are acarpellous.
• I never knew that some flowers could be acarpellous, that's pretty cool.
• Her acarpellous personality made it difficult for others to connect with her emotionally.

noun a small, dry, one-seeded fruit that does not split open to release its seed, typical of many plants in the buttercup family

• The achene is a type of dry fruit that contains a single seed.
• I found a bunch of achenes scattered around the garden.
• Those little achenes are so annoying to clean up!
• The idea took root in her mind like an achene, slowly growing into a full-fledged plan.

noun acone is not a recognized word in the English language, so it does not have a specific definition as a noun.

• The chef carefully crafted a delicate acone for the dessert platter.
• I can't resist grabbing an acone whenever I pass by the bakery.
• Let's go grab some acones and chill at the park.
• Her hair was styled in a way that resembled a soft acone.