Pedicel

A pedicel is a stalk that attaches a flower to the plant. It’s derived from the Latin for “little foot”.

White Flowered Hawkweed – photo © Neal Kramer

Of course, when flowers turn into fruits, they’re still connected by pedicels.

California Mountain Ash – photo by Steve Matson

Want more? See Wikipedia.

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