Cupule

Cupule [ Botany ]	Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names
Adjective: Cupular

A fruit structure found in plants in the family Fagaceae.

A cupule is a cup-like fruit structure that subtends flower or fruit in plants belonging to the family Fagaceae (e.g. Quercus). It holds and protects the nut during its growth and maturation.

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