Biology:Synsepal
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A synsepal is a floral structure formed by the partial or complete fusion of two or more sepals.[1] Such sepals are said to be synsepalous or gamosepalous.[2]
It is common among lady's slipper orchids (Cypripedioideae) that the two lateral sepals are connate to form a synsepal in the outer whorl. This is located directly behind the pouch, opposite the upward-pointing dorsal sepal.
Synsepals may be bifid, i.e. divided into two equal lobes, or forked and divided in two by a deep cleft.
References
- ↑ Flora of China: Orchidaceae. Flora of China. 25. Science Press and Missouri Botanical Garden Press. 2009. p. 3. ISBN 978-1-930723-90-0. OCLC 223628675.
- ↑ Eckel, P. M.. "A Grammatical Dictionary of Botanical Latin". Missouri Botanical Garden. https://www.mobot.org/mobot/latindict/keyDetail.aspx?keyWord=gamosepalus.
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