Stylar collar

• Title

  Stylar collar

• Definition

  A ring-like expansion encircling the style just below the stigma.

• Notes

  Stylar collars are most apparent in species of the Lecythis pisonis group, at least some species of Couratari, and perhaps some species of Cariniana.

• Related Terms

  Style

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