Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pappi

noun

/ˈpæpi/

Definition

Pappi refers to the small, tufted structures at the top of certain plants, especially those in the aster family, that carry seeds away in the wind.

Examples

The pappi of the dandelion dance in the breeze, carrying seeds far and wide.
As children, we would blow on the pappi of the thistle, watching the tiny seeds float into the sky.
In botany class, we learned about how the pappi aid in the reproduction of many flowering plants.

Meaning

The term ‘pappi’ is often used in botany to describe the fluffy parts of flowers that help in seed dispersal. These structures can resemble soft, light filaments or fibers.