Pappus (flower structure)

The pappus is a hair ring or a rare skinned hem on the fruits of representatives of the family of plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae).

In some taxa, such as the dandelion or the goatee he is lifted up like an umbrella by a stalk. It is usually white or brownish. In general, causes of Pappus that the seeds can be spread by the wind ( Anemochorie ). In some species such as Bidens he can hook themselves in the fur of animals or clothing.

The pappus is the set of strongly transformed sepals of a flower Asteraceae.

Source

• Peter Leins: flower and fruit. Morphology, evolution, phylogeny, function, ecology. E. Content Free Trial, Stuttgart 2000. ISBN 3-510-65194-4