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.
Keel
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:
Keeled, Keeleds, Keels
Categories:
General botanical term
