pistil

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Noun pistil has 1 sense

pistil - the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma
--₁ is a kind of reproductive structure
--₁ is a part of flower, bloom, blossom
--₁ has part: style
--₁ has particulars: simple pistil; compound pistil; pistillode; carpel

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Pistil

Description:

A pistil is the female reproductive organ of a flower, typically consisting of three main parts: the stigma, style, and ovary. The pistil is responsible for receiving pollen and facilitating fertilization in flowering plants. It plays a crucial role in the reproduction process.

Senses and Usages:

1. Botany:

In botany, the pistil is the central part of a flower that contains the female reproductive structures.

Example sentence: The pistil of a rose consists of the stigma, style, and ovary.

2. Pollination:

Pistils are crucial for the process of pollination, where pollen is transferred from the male parts of a flower to the stigma of the pistil.

Example sentence: Bees play a key role in transferring pollen to the pistils of flowers.

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