Translation guide
In botany and zoology, a pedicel is a small stalk or stem that supports a single flower, fruit, or other structure. This guide covers the main Japanese terms used in these contexts.
The stalk that attaches a single flower or fruit to the main stem or inflorescence.
The most common and standard term for the stalk of an individual flower. Used in everyday and scientific contexts.
この花の花柄はとても短い。
The pedicel of this flower is very short.
A narrow stalk connecting body parts in certain animals, such as the waist of an ant or the stalk of a barnacle.
General term for a stalk-like part in zoology. Can be used for pedicel in ants, barnacles, etc.
アリの柄部は腹部と胸部をつなぐ。
The pedicel of an ant connects the abdomen and thorax.
The term 小花梗 (しょうかこう) exists but is rarely used in modern Japanese botany. 花柄 or 小花柄 are preferred.
In everyday conversation about flowers, 花柄 is sufficient. In technical papers, distinguish between 花柄 (flower stalk) and 小花柄 (floret stalk) when necessary.
Literally 'small flower stalk', used specifically for the stalk of a floret in a compound inflorescence (e.g., in Asteraceae or Apiaceae). More technical.
セリ科の小花柄はしばしば目立たない。
The pedicels of Apiaceae are often inconspicuous.
Specifically the stalk of a fruit. Used when the pedicel persists and supports the fruit after flowering.
熟した果実は果柄から簡単に外れる。
Ripe fruits detach easily from the pedicel.
Specifically the pedicel (waist) of hymenopterans like ants and wasps. Literally 'abdominal stalk'.
このアリの腹柄は二節からなる。
The pedicel of this ant consists of two segments.
Used for the fleshy stalk of barnacles (goose barnacles, etc.). Literally 'flesh stalk'.
エボシガイの肉茎は食用になる。
The pedicel of goose barnacles is edible.