coleorhiza

noun

Meaning

A sheath-like structure found in a monocotyledon plant seed that acts as a protective covering enclosing the radicle.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

coleorrhiza(English)rhizosheath(English)ocrea(English)seed coat(English)pileorhiza(English)exorhiza(English)seedcoat(English)chorion(English)

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