Glossary: rostellum

Definition:

a small beak;
(in Orchidaceae flowers) a projection from the upper edge of the stigma.

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Copyright: Mark Hyde, 2008-25

Hyde, M.A. (2025). UK Flora: Glossary details: rostellum.
https://www.ukflora.info/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=624, retrieved 3 May 2025

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