Style geniculate

  • Title

    Style geniculate

  • Definition

    A well-defined style that is abruptly bent like a flexed knee.

  • Notes

    This character is found mostly in species of the Bertholletia excelsa, Lecythis poiteaui, and L. chartacea clades. Sometimes it is difficult to determine if a species has a geniculate or oblique style.

  • Related Terms

    Style erect

    Style oblique

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