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Pappus, in a composite flower, is the element of the individual disk and ray flowers that surrounds the flower structure, in the same manner at the base as calyx does in a non-compound flower. Pappuses may be like bristles, teeth or scales and are usually too diminutive to discern without some type of magnification device. The etymology of this name is that it derives from the Ancient Greek word pappos, Latin pappus, meaning old man, but also used for a plant - assumed to be an Erigeron species - having bristles, and also for the woolly, hairy seed of certain plants.
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What is the fluff of seeds called?
Thistledown - I'm assuming this is for the times jumbo crossword!
What is a Puffball seed?
Some plants produce puffball seed heads. The dandelion is the most familiar example, which have round, whitish-gray seed heads. Individual seeds are dispersed by the wind and are borne by tiny parachutes, called pappi (sigular: pappus).
Number of petals of marigold flower?
Marigold belongs to the family Asteraceae (Compositae) where flowers are born on Head or Capetulum. In each flower there are five fused petals and the sepals are modified in to several haie like structures known as Pappus.
Name the three major parts of a flower?
The main flower parts are the male part called the stamenand the female part called the pistil. The stamen has two parts: anthers and filaments. The anthers carry the pollen.
What has the author Pappus Alexandrinus written?
Pappus Alexandrinus has written: 'Pappi Alexandrini collections guae supersunt'
What was pappus major contribution to math?
His contributions to projective geometry.
Who invented congruent triangle?
pappus of alexendria is the one who discovered congruent traingle
How many sepals does a marigold have?
No, marigolds have pappus in place of sepals.
What is the fluff of seeds called?
Thistledown - I'm assuming this is for the times jumbo crossword!
What is the english word for appooppanthadi?
Milk weed, For more please check apooppanthadi at Explore Kerala With Us YouTube channel
How do you say grandad in greek?
its παπούς (papus). sometimes it can be found with 2 p. [παππούς,pappus]papouli
What is the English word of malyalam word appooppanthadi?
it's "Pappus" , this word is derived from the Greek word Pappos.
What is a Puffball seed?
Some plants produce puffball seed heads. The dandelion is the most familiar example, which have round, whitish-gray seed heads. Individual seeds are dispersed by the wind and are borne by tiny parachutes, called pappi (sigular: pappus).
Why are milkweed seeds light and feathery?
Milkweed seeds are light and feathery because they have a parachute-like structure called a pappus that allows them to be easily carried by the wind. This helps them disperse over long distances to find suitable locations for germination and growth.
Number of petals of marigold flower?
Marigold belongs to the family Asteraceae (Compositae) where flowers are born on Head or Capetulum. In each flower there are five fused petals and the sepals are modified in to several haie like structures known as Pappus.
How is the structural adaptation of a sunflower useful to the plant?
Sunflower having Capetulum type of inflorescence is pollinated by insects. Since all the flowers are at one place formation of sepals and petals is reduced to pappus and lesser area having petals. Thus at minimum expense the attraction of insects is maximum to these plants.
