What is another word for stylopodium?
Pronunciation: [stˌa͡ɪləpˈə͡ʊdi͡əm] (IPA) 
Stylopodium is a plant structure that is formed at the base of the style. It is also known as stylar disc or stylar point. This structure is common in the Apiaceae family, and is believed to play a role in the mechanics of pollination. Synonyms for stylopodium include: style base, stylopode, and stylar base. Other related terms include carpophore, which is the stalk-like structure supporting the fruit in certain plants and gynophore, which is the stalk or persistent axis of a female flower. Understanding the terminology related to plant structures is essential in botanical studies and research.
