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cypsela in a sentence

n.

Definition

Cypsela is a type of dry, indehiscent fruit that develops from a single ovary and typically contains a seed, commonly found in plants like dandelions and sunflowers.

Sample Sentences

  1. The cypsela is a unique fruit type found in plants such as dandelions and sunflowers.
  2. Botanists study the cypsela to understand its role in seed dispersal mechanisms.
  3. Each cypsela contains a single seed that can develop into a new plant under the right conditions.
  4. The distinctive shape of the cypsela aids in its wind dispersal, allowing it to travel great distances.
  5. In flowering plants, the cypsela often has a pappus that helps it float through the air.

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