pappus
A modified calyx in the Asteraceae family, forming a tuft of hairs, bristles, or scales atop the cypsela (fruit). The pappus aids in wind dispersal, as seen in the familiar 'parachute' of dandelion seeds.
A modified calyx in the Asteraceae family, forming a tuft of hairs, bristles, or scales atop the cypsela (fruit). The pappus aids in wind dispersal, as seen in the familiar 'parachute' of dandelion seeds.