Hard and tough, but slightly bendy (cartilaginous is the preferred spelling).  

In Compositae/Asteraceae, a basal callus to the achene composed of receptacular tissue.  

A prolongation of the receptacle or floral axis bearing the carpels or ovary, as in some Umbelliferae/Apiaceae or Ranunculaceae; In...

The modified gynoecium in the sterile flowers of Typha, usually club-shaped.  

Creeping or staying very low, and forming a continuous layer over a large area.  

Possessing carpels.  

The basic unit of the female sexual organ; One of the cells or locules of the syncarpous ovary; The female...

Having the consistency of or resembling flesh.  

(Colour) a shade of red.  

With a long narrow ridge over the length of the surface. With a Keeled ; furnished with a ridge on...