Cyathium
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cyathium-169-16035679
title:
Cyathium
text:
A cyathium is one of the specialised pseudanthia forming the inflorescence of plants in the genus Euphorbia (Euphorbiaceae). A cyathium consists of:
- Five bracteoles. These are small, united bracts, which form a cup-like involucre. Their upper tips are free and cover the opening of the involucre. These alternate with:
- Five nectar glands, which are sometimes fused.
- One extremely reduced female flower standing in the centre on a stalk at the base of the involucre surrounded by:
- Four
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encyclopedia
description:
A form of inflorescence of the type found on the poinsettia
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyathium
date created:
2006-10-29T07:41:03Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T16:28:54Z
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image:
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fields total:
13
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