Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pedunculate

Adjective

/pɪˈdʌŋ.kjə.leɪt/

Definition

Having a stalk or stem that supports a structure, such as a flower or leaf.

Examples

The pedunculate oak tree is characterized by its acorns that hang on long stalks.
In botany, pedunculate flowers are often more visible and accessible to pollinators.
Some species of fungi are described as pedunculate because their reproductive structures emerge on stalks.

Meaning

The term ‘pedunculate’ is often used in biology to describe plants that have flowers or leaves attached to a stalk (peduncle), distinguishing them from those that may have their parts directly attached to the main stem.