Vocabulary Entry

strobilus

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noun

A strobilus is a reproductive structure found in certain plants, particularly conifers and some ferns, where spores or seeds are produced.

Example Sentences

"The strobilus of the pine tree is where the seeds are formed."

"In biology class, we learned how ferns produce sporangia on their strobili."

"The shape of the strobilus in the cycad was interesting to observe."