1.A slender prolongation of the receptacle between the carpels as a central axis, as in the fruits of some members of the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) and the Geraniaceae.
瓣柄 Carpophore 花托在两个心皮间细长延伸,作为中轴,如某些伞形科和牻 牛儿苗科植。
2.plants having umbels or corymbs of uniovulate flowers; includes the Umbelliferae (chiefly herbs) and Cornaceae (chiefly trees or shrubs).