Term:
Stellate
Stellate
Definition:
Star-shaped, usually referring to trichomes.
Star-shaped, usually referring to trichomes.
Glossary Details:
Title: Schizocarp and mericarp. Drawing by B. Angell.
Description: A schizocarp of a species of Malvaceae. The individual units of the fruit are called mericarps, these break away from the fruit and are not dehiscent. Note the stellate hairs on the sepals, these are often found on species of Malvaceae.