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Beak

As used here, a beak is a tapering, cone-shaped extension at the tip or summit of a plant structure. 
 

Figure A.   Beaked perigynia of porcupine sedge.
(Carex hystericina)

 

Figure B.  Beaked fruits of prickly lettuce.
(Lactuca serriola)

 

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