Glossary: viscidium

Definition:

(in Orchidaceae) a viscid part of the rostellum, which is clearly defined and removed with the pollinia as a unit, and serves to attach the pollinia to an insect or other agent.

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The Rwanda flora team (2026). Flora of Rwanda: Glossary details: viscidium .
https://www.rwandaflora.com/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=832, retrieved 27 January 2026

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