Definitions

1. verb

to form or become a cupule, especially at the base of a stamen; to produce a cupule.

“The plant cupulated at the base of its stamen, producing a cupule.”

2. noun

a cup-shaped or cup-like organ, especially a modified leaf or bract at the base of a stamen.

“The cupulate at the base of the stamen contained pollen.”

3. adjective

having or forming a cup-like structure, especially at the base of a stamen.

“The cupulate stamens were characteristic of the plant species.”