calyx

Term Information

Accession
PO:0009060
Aspect
plant anatomy
Synonyms
exact: がく (Japanese)
exact: cálix (Spanish)
exact: calyces
Definition
A collective phyllome structure (PO:0025023) that is composed of one or more sepals (PO:0009031), and comprises the outer whorl of non-reproductive floral organs (PO:0025395). [source: POC:curators, POC:Laurel_Cooper]
Comment
The calyx is part of the perianth (PO:0009058). This definition is based on the perfect flower, which has all four whorls. In many species, and in mutants one or more of the whorls are missing.

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