Gynoecium
Gynoecium
Gynoecium (pronounced: jai-no-see-um) is a term used in botany to refer to the female reproductive part of a flower. The term originates from the Greek words 'gyne' meaning woman and 'oikos' meaning house.
Etymology
The term 'Gynoecium' is derived from the Ancient Greek words γυνή (gynē), meaning woman, and οἶκος (oikos), meaning house. It is used to describe the part of a flower that produces ovules and eventually transforms into a fruit after fertilization.
Structure
The gynoecium is typically composed of one or more carpels. A single carpel or a group of fused carpels forms an ovary. The ovary often supports a long style, topped by a stigma. The style and stigma play a key role in pollination.
Function
The primary function of the gynoecium is to produce ovules and ensure their fertilization. After fertilization, the ovary develops into a fruit containing the seeds.
Related Terms
- Carpel: The individual units of the gynoecium. Each carpel contains an ovary, style, and stigma.
- Ovary (botany): The part of the gynoecium that produces ovules. After fertilization, the ovary develops into a fruit.
- Stigma (botany): The part of the gynoecium where pollen germinates.
- Style (botany): The long slender stalk that connects the stigma and the ovary.
- Pistil: This term is often used interchangeably with gynoecium but it can also refer to a single carpel or a group of carpels in a flower.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gynoecium
- Wikipedia's article - Gynoecium
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