Glossary: General botanical term

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Keel

General botanical term

Synonyms: Keeled, Keeleds, Keels

Keel A ridge, like the ridge along the bottom of a boat. Did you know? In pea flowers, the keel petals enclose the stamens and pistil until a bee lands and triggers pollen release.

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