Relating to the pericarp, the outer covering of a fruit that surrounds and protects the seeds.

Referring to structures that resemble the pericarp, or fruit wall, in form or function.

Describing a flower where the ovary is surrounded by a cup-like structure or a floral disk.

A sac-like structure that surrounds the ovary in some plants, such as in the sedge family (Cyperaceae).

A flower structure where the ovary is surrounded by a floral cup but is not fused with it.

A type of flower structure where the ovary is situated within a cup-like structure but remains distinct from the perianth.

A tissue that surrounds the embryo within a seed, typically found in some plants like the pepper family.

A protective layer surrounding the spore of certain plants, particularly in bryophytes.

Referring to veins or structures that continue in a straight or unbroken line, particularly used to describe leaf venation.

Describing a plant’s ability to survive through multiple years, often by regrowing from underground structures such as roots or bulbs.