general structure receptacle (Q11253)
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(1.) The relatively short, simple, axial structure surmounting a pedicel and basal to the flower, usually broader than the pedicel. (2.) The short, expanded, compound axial structure surmounting a peduncle and basal to two or more flowers, or to the florets of a capitulum (head) in Asteraceae (Compositae), where it may bear paleae (receptacular bracts), scales, bristles, trichomes, or subulate enations, and may be smooth or variously pitted (alveolate, foveolate).
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general structure receptacle
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(1.) The relatively short, simple, axial structure surmounting a pedicel and basal to the flower, usually broader than the pedicel. (2.) The short, expanded, compound axial structure surmounting a peduncle and basal to two or more flowers, or to the florets of a capitulum (head) in Asteraceae (Compositae), where it may bear paleae (receptacular bracts), scales, bristles, trichomes, or subulate enations, and may be smooth or variously pitted (alveolate, foveolate).
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