Torus

• Title

  Torus

• Definition

  The thickened part of a pedicel from which the flowers or fruits arise. In some accessory fruits, for example the pome and strawberry, the receptacle gives rise to the edible part of the fruit.

• Related Terms

  Pedicel (adj. = pedicellate)

  Recepticle

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