👉 The term "hirtipes" is a scientific term referring to an organ that is both a gland and a muscle, often found in plants. It's associated with the process of transpiration, which is the movement of water vapor from the leaves into the air through tiny openings called stomata.
In contrast, the term "mixtum" refers to a type of plant reproductive tissue, also known as the seed coat or seed sheath. This tissue acts as an outer layer that protects the
hirtipes/mixtum