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Peduncle vs Pedunculate - What's the difference?

peduncle | pedunculate |

As a noun peduncle

is (botany) the axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.

As an adjective pedunculate is

having a peduncle or stalk.

peduncle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (botany) The axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.
  • (botany) A short stalk at the base of a leaf or reproductive structure.
  • *
    • On fertilization, the archegonia form obyriform calyptrae that are distinctly narrowed at base to form a stalk or peduncle ; this does not occur in other Hepaticae.
  • (anatomy) A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.
  • (anatomy) In arthropods, the base segments of an antenna.
  • (anatomy) A stem attaching a mass of tissue (such as a polyp) to the body.
  • (zoology) A collection of nerves in the appendage of an animal (such as the tip of a dolphin's tail).

    • Related terms

    * pedicel

    pedunculate

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a peduncle or stalk
    • a pedunculate flower
    a pedunculate eye, as in a lobster