carpel

Noun

The female reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of an ovary, a stigma, and usually a style.

ریشه

From French 'carpelle', from Latin 'carpum' meaning 'fruit of the field'.

مثال

• The carpel contains the ovules which develop into seeds after fertilization.
• Each flower has multiple carpels.
• The carpel is the part of the flower that receives pollen.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Developing carpels Fused carpels Mature carpels Carpel development