What is another word for megasporophyll?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛɡəspˌɔːɹəfˌɪl] (IPA) 
Megasporophyll is a term used in botany to describe a leaf-like structure that bears megasporangia, which in turn produce female gametophytes and eventually seed-bearing plants. However, there are various synonyms for the megasporophyll, including carpel, pistil, ovuliferous scale, ovuliferous leaf, and megasporophylle. Each of these terms refers to different aspects of the structure and function of the megasporophyll, and they may be more or less appropriate depending on the context. However, they all convey the basic idea of a specialized leaf-like structure that plays a key role in the reproduction of seed-bearing plants.
