homochlamydeous

homochlamydeous
\\“+\ adjective
Etymology: hom- + chlamydeous
: having a perianth whose inner and outer series are similar or not differentiated into calyx and corolla

the lily has a typical homochlamydeous perianth

— compare achlamydeae

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homochlamydeous /-klə-midˈi-əs/ adjective (Gr chlamys, -ydos cloak; botany)
With calyx and corolla similar
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Main Entry: ↑homo-

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  • homochlamydeous — homo·chlamydeous …   English syllables

  • haplochlamydeous — “+ adjective Etymology: hapl + chlamydeous : having rudimentary perianth leaves protecting the sporophylls (as in pistillate flowers of a walnut tree) compare homochlamydeous …   Useful english dictionary

  • heterochlamydeous — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷+ adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary heter + chlamydeous : having a perianth whose calyx and corolla are differentiated as to color and texture compare homochlamydeous * * * heterochlamydeous / klə midˈi əs/… …   Useful english dictionary

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