What does "pappus" mean?

The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.

What is a synonym for "pappus"?

Common synonyms include: cottonwood, pappus hairs, pappus tuft, parachutes.

noun

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Noun

1
The markedly reduced sepals of an Asteraceae floret that take the form of trichomes or scale attached to the ovary or seed.
2
calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions wordnet
3
The first downy hairs that appear on the chin.

Via Latin pappus from Ancient Greek πάππος (páppos), an affectionate term for elderly men (referencing beards).