Definition

Noun: - The stalk of a pistil that raises it above the receptacle: In botany, a gynophore is a specific stalk-like structure that elevates the ovary (the base of the pistil) above the point of attachment of other floral parts on the receptacle.

Usage

The term is used in botanical contexts to describe a specific morphological feature of a flower. It is a technical term. - The presence of a gynophore is a characteristic feature of some plant families, such as the Capparaceae. - In the flower, the ovary is borne on a distinct gynophore.

Advanced Usage

• Comparative Morphology: The gynophore can be contrasted with other floral stalks, such as the androphore (a stalk supporting the stamens) or the carpophore (a stalk supporting the fruit). A flower possessing both an androphore and a gynophore may be described as having a gonophore.

Variants and Related Words

• Gynophoric (adj): Relating to or possessing a gynophore.
  • The gynophoric condition is evident in the specimen.

Synonyms

• Ovary stalk: A descriptive, non-technical synonym.
• Pistil stalk: A descriptive, non-technical synonym.

Noun

1. the stalk of a pistil that raises it above the receptacle