Strobilus
A cone. This feature helps explain how flowers are arranged, how pollination happens, or how seeds begin to form.
Did you know?
Pine cones are strobili; their scales protect seeds until conditions are right for release.
Strobilus
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
Cone, Cones, Strobile, Strobiles, Strobiluses
Categories:
Flower / inflorescence morphology
