pappus.
The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
Meaning & usage
The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
The first downy hairs that appear on the chin.
Where this word comes from
Via Latin pappus from Ancient Greek πάππος (páppos), an affectionate term for elderly men (referencing beards).
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