Peduncles example sentences

Related (6): Stems, stalks, branches, petioles, inflorescences, axes.

pe·dun·cle

noun

peduncles (plural noun)

- the stalk bearing a flower or fruit, or the main stalk of an inflorescence. Compare with pedicel

- a stalklike part by which an organ is attached to an animal's body, or by which a barnacle or other sedentary animal is attached to a substrate.

Synonyms

pedicel, stem, shoot, trunk, stock, cane, bine, bent, haulm, straw, reed, branch, bough, twig, pedicel, petiole, phyllode, scape, seta, stipe, caudex, axis, Wikipedia, Legal

"Peduncles" Example Sentences

1. The sunflowers in the garden had long, thin peduncles that swayed in the wind.
2. The fruit on the apple tree hung from thick peduncles.
3. The peduncles of the grape clusters were covered in small leaves.
4. The peduncles on the pineapple plant were woody and tough.
5. Cherry blossoms hang from delicate peduncles.
6. The peduncles on the tomato plants were curved and hairy.
7. We measured the length of the peduncles on the strawberry plants.
8. The peony buds sat atop stout peduncles.
9. The flowers on the hollyhock bloom grew on tall peduncles.
10. The lupine blooms stood tall on their sturdy peduncles.
11. The daisy stems had long, slender peduncles.
12. The peduncles of the lavender plants were thick and fragrant.
13. The poppy seed pods hung from slender peduncles.
14. The sweet pea blooms grew on curly peduncles.
15. The cattails swayed on their elongated peduncles.
16. The monkey puzzle tree had spiky peduncles holding its cone seeds.
17. The pistachio tree had short, thick peduncles holding its fruits.
18. The ornamental grasses waved in the breeze on their narrow peduncles.
19. The peduncles on the sunchoke flower had rough outer edges.
20. The fig tree's peduncles were covered in tiny hairs.
21. The gladiolus flowers grew on tall, straight peduncles.
22. The heliotrope flowers hung from delicate peduncles.
23. Bell peppers grew on curvy peduncles in the garden.
24. The peduncles on the blackberry bush were covered in thorns.
25. The loquat fruit grew on short, branched peduncles.
26. The peduncles on the passion fruit vine were thin and spindly.
27. The white lily flowers sat atop sturdy, green peduncles.
28. The peduncles on the honeysuckle vine twisted and turned.
29. The water lily sat atop a long, thick peduncle.
30. The tulip petals curved outward on their drooping peduncles.

Common Phases

1. The peduncles of the flowers were longer than usual;
2. The peduncles of the fruits were thick and juicy;
3. The peduncles of the mushrooms were thin and fragile;
4. The peduncles of the ferns were curled and twisted;
5. The peduncles of the grapes were clustered together;
6. The peduncles of the bananas were hanging low;
7. The peduncles of the sunflowers were tall and slender;
8. The peduncles of the tomatoes were sturdy and straight;
9. The peduncles of the cacti were spiky and prickly;
10. The peduncles of the lilies were graceful and delicate.