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The delicate bell-like calyces of berry-bearing catchfly (Cucubalus baccifer) are borne in a type of inflorescence known as a cyme. “Calyx” is the botanical term given to the outer whorl of modified leaves, or sepals, which protect the true flower. The greenish-white sepals of the catchberry resemble petals more than leaves; their function is to protect the flower and to attract pollinators. For exceptionally clear and helpful definitions of botanical terms for nonspecialists, see the glossary created by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin.