gynophore

[jin-uh-fawr, -fohr, gahy-nuh-, jahy-]

noun

Botany.

1. the elongated stalk of a pistil.

gynophore

/ ˈɡaɪ-, ˌdʒaɪnəʊˈfɒrɪk, ˌɡaɪ-, ˈdʒaɪnəʊˌfɔː /

noun

1. a stalk in some plants that bears the gynoecium above the level of the other flower parts

gynophore

1. The stalk of a pistil.

Other Word Forms

• gynophoric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gynophore¹

First recorded in 1815–25; gyno- + -phore

Example Sentences

The pistil consists of several carpels, which are elevated on a stalk or gynophore prolonged from the receptacle.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

In ripening the parts separate, and hang divergent from a hair-like prolongation of the receptacle known as the gynophore.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

Another and older gynophore, the apex of which had nearly reached the ground, was observed during 3 days in the same manner as the first-mentioned short one; and it was found to be always circumnutating.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

In Capparidaceae the calyx and petals occupy their usual position, but the axis is prolonged in the form of a gynophore, to which the stamens are united.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

Flowers which are seated too high on the plant for the gynophore to reach the ground are said* never to produce pods.

Read more on Project Gutenberg