operculum
A lid or cover becoming detached at maturity by abscission, in eucalyptus (for example), a cap covering the bud and formed by fusion or cohesion of perianth parts.
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Bryophytes (nonvascular plants) are a plant group characterized by lacking vascular tissues. They include the mosses, the liverworts, and the hornworts. These groups of plants require external water, usually in the form of dew or rain. Some of them grow exclusively in dark, damp environments in order to provide moisture. Find out more about them here...
