hypanthium
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Example:The hypocotyl of a young bean plant is the part that emerges from the soil, supporting the seedling.
Definition:A part that connects the new stem (shoot) to the cotyledon, located below the seed's epidermis (not related as opposite but in botanical structure).
From hypocotyl
Example:The perianth (sepals and petals) is a distinct structure from the hypanthium, which lies beneath it.
Definition:Comprises the parts of a flower that are not involved in fertilization, including the calyx and corolla, but opposed in structure rather than meaning.
From perianth
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