Receptacle vs Foveolate - What's the difference?
receptacle | foveolate |
A container.
(botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; also torus.
# In the Asteraceae , the end of the peduncle to which all of the florets of the flower head are attached.
(electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug and flexible cord to supply portable equipment or appliances.
Having small pits or depressions, like the receptacle in some composite flowers.
(Webster 1913)
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