Glossary: rostellum

Definition:

  1. a small beak;
  2. (in Orchidaceae flowers) a projection from the upper edge of the stigma.

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Copyright: The Angola flora team, 2026

The Angola flora team (2026). Flora of Angola: Glossary details: rostellum.
https://www.angolaflora.com/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=624, retrieved 14 August 2026

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