Calyptra

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calyptra of tortula moss Tortula muralis
calyptra of tortula moss Tortula muralis

In bryophytes, the calyptra is an enlarged archegonia venter that protects the capsule. This cap is lost at maturity. In flowering plants, the calyptra is a covering tissue for stamens and carpels. The name is also used for the capping tissue of roots.

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