Spadix example sentences

spa·dix

noun

spadix (noun) · spadices (plural noun)

- a spike of minute flowers closely arranged around a fleshy axis and typically enclosed in a spathe, characteristic of the arums.

- (in certain invertebrates) a part or organ which is more or less conical in shape, e.g. a group of connected tentacles in a nautiloid.

"Spadix" Example Sentences

1. The spadix of the anthurium was a vibrant, shocking pink.
2. A tiny insect crawled across the spadix's velvety surface.
3. The spadix, hidden within the spathe, was surprisingly large.
4. He carefully dissected the flower, revealing the central spadix.
5. The spadix unique structure fascinated the botanist.
6. Its spadix was covered in tiny, pollen-bearing flowers.
7. The spadix and spathe together formed a striking visual display.
8. What a magnificent spadix!
9. The immature spadix was pale green.
10. He sketched the spadix in meticulous detail.
11. The spadix's color indicated its stage of maturity.
12. Observe closely the intricate structure of the spadix.
13. The spadix was almost completely obscured by the spathe.
14. Only a portion of the spadix was visible.
15. The spadix emitted a subtle, sweet fragrance.
16. Pollination is facilitated by the shape and size of the spadix.
17. The spadix, a fleshy spike, attracted many insects.
18. This particular species boasts a particularly vibrant spadix.
19. The spadix is a key characteristic of the Araceae family.
20. Cutting open the spathe revealed a fully formed spadix.
21. The spadix’s texture was surprisingly smooth.
22. The unusual shape of the spadix caught his eye.
23. She carefully photographed the spadix from various angles.
24. The spadix acted as a central axis for the flower.
25. The spadix is a unique floral structure found in many plants.
26. This spadix is quite different from what we expected.
27. The study focused on the development of the spadix.
28. It's a spadix, not a flower, technically speaking.
29. The spadix will eventually produce fruit.
30. The size of the spadix varies between species.
31. We measured the length and width of the spadix.
32. The spadix was a focal point in the botanical illustration.
33. She noted the spadix’s subtle fragrance in her field notes.
34. The spadix's color changed as it matured.
35. The spadix and spathe were beautifully symmetrical.
36. Within the spathe, the spadix was tightly packed with flowers.
37. The spadix was almost completely covered with pollen.
38. Despite its size, the spadix was remarkably delicate.
39. The spadix was the subject of her botanical research.
40. The illustration showed the spadix in cross-section.
41. The spadix, with its many tiny flowers, was impressive.
42. The spadix is a defining characteristic of this plant family.
43. The spadix attracted insects with its scent.
44. The unusual spadix structure was key to their study.
45. It's the spadix that produces the plant's seeds.
46. He carefully removed the spadix for closer examination.
47. The spadix’s unique morphology is being studied.
48. The spadix is a modified inflorescence.
49. The decaying spadix emitted an unpleasant odor.
50. The spadix played a crucial role in the plant's reproductive cycle.