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Gardening Dictionary, Botanical Terminology


Peduncle

In botany, a peduncle is a stalk supporting an inflorescence, or after fecundation a fruit.

The peduncle has the structure of a stem. It is usually green, and without leaves. It can however sometimes support small leaves, or be colored. The end of the peduncle supports the flower, consisting of petals, sepals, carpel, etc.

The peduncle can be ramified, in this case the ramifications are called pedicels.

Cherry peduncles may have some curative properties. They can form ant
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