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pedicel

 

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Noun pedicel has 1 sense
  1. pedicel, pedicle - a small stalk bearing a single flower of an inflorescence; an ultimate division of a common peduncle
    --1 is a kind of peduncle
    --1 has particulars: ray

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Pedicel

A pedicel refers to a slender stalk or stem that connects a single flower to a larger branch or main stem of a plant. It serves as a support structure for the flower, allowing it to receive nourishment and participate in reproduction.

Noun:

In botany, a pedicel specifically refers to the stalk of an individual flower within an inflorescence, such as a cluster or raceme, enabling it to bloom gracefully.

Example sentence: The delicate pedicel of the rose allowed the blossom to sway in the breeze.

Verb:

When used as a verb, pedicel means to remove or trim the pedicels from flowers or plants for various purposes such as floral arrangements or to increase their lifespan.

Example sentence: She expertly pediceled the tulips before arranging them in the vase.

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