Unilaterally winged seed

Creator(s): A. R. Tangerini

Description: Cariniana micrantha (A-E, Mori et at. 20191, NY; H, I, Mori et al. 20675, NY). A. Branch with inflorescences. B. Close-up of inflorescence. C. Lateral view of flower. D. Top view of flower. E. Lateral view of androecium. F. Inferior ovary with all but sepals removed. G. Cross seclion of trilocular ovary. H. Base of fruit and operculum. I. Unilaterally winged seeds. Fig.11 in Mori, S. A. and N. Lepsch-Cunha. 1995. The Lecythidaceae of a central Amazonian moist forest. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 75: 1-55.

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  • Title

    Unilaterally winged seed

  • Definition

    Referring to a seed wing that arise from one side.

  • Related Terms

    Circumferentially winged seed

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