Ochrea, (Latin ochrea, greave or protective legging), also spelled
ocrea, is a plant structure formed of stipule s fused into a sheath
Kaynak: OchreaAround the stem of both these species there is a papery sheath known as a
ocrea with stiff spine-like hairs at the top, but in P.
Kaynak: Polygonum caespitosumequipment styled on that of a warrior from Samnium : a short sword (gladius ), a rectangular shield (scutum ), a greave (
ocrea), and a helmet.
Kaynak: Samnite (gladiator type)While it superficially resemble bindweeds in the genus Convolvulus there are many notable differences; it has
ocrea (stipule-sheath at
Kaynak: Fallopia convolvulusOn his right arm, he wore a manica (a heavy linen or metal wrapping tied with leather thongs), and on his left leg, he wore an
ocrea (a
Kaynak: SecutorThe leaves are lance -shaped and are connected at the node by a membranous sheath, or
ocrea. The
ocrea is not fringed. The plant flowers
Kaynak: Polygonum pensylvanicumDistinctive circular, cup-shaped leafy structures, called
ocrea s, surround the stem at intervals. and fruits, emerge from within the
ocreas.
Kaynak: Persicaria perfoliataterm
ocrea | content
ocrea (ochrea)defn a sheath, formed from two stipules, encircling the node in Polygonaceae. term odd-pinnate | content
Kaynak: Glossary of botanical termsSerpulorbis colubrinus | binomial_authority (Röding, 1798) | synonyms_ref | synonyms Serpula colubrina Röding, 1798 Serpula
ocrea Gmelin, 1791
Kaynak: Serpulorbis colubrinusThe stems have nodes covered by an
ocrea , a thin, paper-like membrane - a characteristic of the Polygonaceae family. Large clusters of
Kaynak: Rumex obtusifoliusIn some species the
ocrea, a thin flange where the leaf meets the stem, is enlarged and harbors ants. As hapaxanth s, after a prolonged
Kaynak: LaccospermaDescription: They have persistent or deciduous
ocrea. The inflorescences are terminal and panicle-like with pedicels. The hermaphrodite
Kaynak: Rheum (plant)In the USA , it is very similar to Pennsylvania smartweed , but Redshank has a fringe of hairs at the top of the
ocrea, something which
Kaynak: Persicaria maculosaThose species that do not have the nodal
ocrea can be identified by their possession of involucrate flower heads . The flower s are
Kaynak: PolygonaceaeCalifornia The specific epithet is derived from the Latin ocrěātus 'wearing greaves' from
ocrea 'greave referring to its loose, baggy volva .
Kaynak: Amanita ocreatanickname. William of Malmesbury and Orderic Vitalis report that Robert's father, King William, called him brevis-
ocrea ("short boot") in derision.
Kaynak: Robert Curthose(cassis ), coats of mail (catafracta ), greave s (
ocrea), shields (scutum ), larger swords (gladius maior), which they call broadswords
Kaynak: Roman military personal equipment