peduncle

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Nudged ahead by sunshine and highs in the 50s last week, the buds hit Stage 4 out of 6 on Saturday, known as peduncle elongation.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2023

On average, peak bloom occurs about a week after peduncle elongation, although it can occur more quickly if the weather is warm or a little slower if it’s cold.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2023

However, if they were to advance beyond the fourth stage of bloom, known as peduncle elongation, when buds are tender and exposed, damage could occur.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

The peduncle attaches the flower to the plant.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Summit of the peduncle enlarging into a cup-shaped torus or disk, upon the upper inner surface of which are borne the calyx, corolla, and stamens.

From The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Parsons, Mary Elizabeth