Term:
Fugacious
Fugacious
Definition:
Falling off early. Same as caducous.
Falling off early. Same as caducous.
Glossary Details:
Title: Gynobasic style and caducous petals of Rhabdodendron amazonicum. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Description: Gynobasic style and caducous petals of Rhabodendron amazonicum based on Mori et al. 24695 from the Nouragues Nature Reserve in French Guiana. The style arises laterally from the base of the ovary. Note that the petals of this species are caducous and have already fallen from the flower.