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caryopsis
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As an illustration of the caryopsis, the grain of Andropogon Sorghum may be studied.
Caryopsis grooved, blunt and more tightly held in the palea.
Caryopsis 7-8 mm., less flattened than in Bromus, with a shallow groove.
The caryopsis is shorter and more ovoid than in other Bromes.
In Lolium and Agropyrum the caryopsis is still more wheat-like and grooved.
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On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to caryopsis, such as: kernel, achene, stone, and utricle.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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