Sulcate hypanthium

  • Title

    Sulcate hypanthium

  • Definition

    Refers to a hypanthium that is furrowed or grooved.

  • Notes

    In Lecythidaceae, this feature is found in a few species of Lecythis (e.g., , and L. mesophylla) and at least one species of Eschweilera (E. amplexifolia).

  • Related Terms

    Smooth hypanthium

    Rugose hypanthium

    Tuberculate hypanthium

  • Broader Terms

    Hypanthium

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