noun
- plural of calyx: the sepals of a flower, typically forming a whorl that encloses the petals and forms a protective layer around a flower in bud
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The rose calyxes remained green even after the petals had fallen.
- Botanists examined the calyxes of various wildflowers to identify the species.
- The calyxes of the hibiscus flowers were particularly large and prominent.
- Students learned to distinguish between calyxes and corollas in their biology class.
- The dried calyxes of the flowers were used in herbal tea preparations.
- Each of the calyxes showed five distinct sepals arranged in a star pattern.