capitulum

[US]/kæpɪˈtʃʊləm/
[UK]/kap-i-tyoo-ləm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a flower head or cluster of flowers; a small head or knob; the end of a bone
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

capitulum structure

capitulum development

capitulum morphology

capitulum anatomy

capitulum function

capitulum analysis

capitulum classification

capitulum position

capitulum variation

capitulum identification

Example Sentences

the capitulum of the flower is often brightly colored.

in botany, the capitulum is a type of inflorescence.

the capitulum can contain many small florets.

some species have a spherical capitulum.

the capitulum is crucial for pollination.

studying the capitulum helps understand plant evolution.

in certain plants, the capitulum resembles a single flower.

the capitulum can vary in size and shape.

many bees are attracted to the capitulum of daisies.

the capitulum is often surrounded by bracts.

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