A gynophore is the stalk of certain flowers which supports the gynoecium (the ovule-producing part of a flower), elevating it above the branching points of other floral parts. Plant genera that have flowers with gynophores include Telopea and Brachychiton. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gynophore
• (n.) One of the branches bearing the female gonophores, in certain Siphonophora. • (n.) The pedicel raising the pistil or ovary above the stamens, as in the passion flower. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/gynophore/
<plant biology> A stalk bearing the gynoecium above the level of insertion of the other floral parts. ... (17 Mar 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Gyn'o·phore (jĭn'o*fōr) noun [ Greek gynh` woman, female + fe`rein to bear, produce: confer French gynophore .] 1. (Botany) The pedicel raising the pistil or ovary above the stamens, as in the passion flower. Lindley. 2. (Zo... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/71