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antisepalous |
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position |
equivalent floral structures |
Each inserted directly above or below a sepal. In place of this term, the phrase "opposite the sepals" is often used, but that contradicts the sense of opposite as otherwise employed (arrangement of lateral structures along an axis) and should be avoided. |
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fasciate(d) |
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fusion |
equivalent structures |
Abnormally proliferated in size and/or number and more or less connate, the result often monstrous. |
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unequal |
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size |
equivalent structures |
Distinctly differing in extent. See also equal, subequal. |
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distinct |
= discrete |
fusion |
equivalent structures |
Not fused or joined with one another in any degree. |
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subequal |
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size |
equivalent structures |
Nearly uniform in extent. See also equal, unequal. |
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equal |
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size |
equivalent structures |
Essentially uniform in extent. See also subequal, unequal. |
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coherent |
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fusion |
equivalent structures |
Joined superficially, with no significant histological continuity. |
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connate |
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fusion |
equivalent structures |
Intimately fused, with strong histological continuity. |
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discrete |
= distinct |
fusion |
equivalent structures |
Not fused or joined with one another in any degree. |
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anther-bearing |
= antheriferous |
architecture |
floral structure |
Bearing anthers. |
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antheriferous |
= anther-bearing |
architecture |
floral structure |
Bearing anthers. |
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ligulate 2 |
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architecture |
floret |
Bisexual with a zygomorphic corolla; in Asteraceae (Compositae). |
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homochlamydeous |
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architecture |
flower |
Having a perianth undifferentiated into distinct proximal and distal envelopes (calyx and corolla); composed of tepals, all essentially alike. |
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chasmogamous |
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reproduction |
flower |
Having the perianth open at anthesis, allowing deposit of pollen from other flowers (physiological receptivity aside). |
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vespertine |
= evening-blooming |
habit |
flower |
Opening during the evening. |
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haplomorphic |
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architecture |
flower |
Having the members of each set of basic floral structures numerous and spirally arranged, the flower hemispheric to conoidal overall. |
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cleistogamous |
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reproduction |
flower |
Having the perianth remaining closed through anthesis, preventing deposit of pollen from other flowers, thus only self-pollination possible. |
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diurnal |
= day-blooming |
habit |
flower |
Opening during the daytime. |
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cotyloid |
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architecture |
flower |
Having general adnation among the different sets of floral structures, thus having the ovary inferior and/or having a floral tube. |
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calyculate 2 |
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architecture |
flower |
Subtended by a calyculus (epicalyx). |
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asymmetric(al) 2 |
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architecture |
flower |
Having the perianth members in whorls that are irregular and/or unequal in number of members. |
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perfect |
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architecture |
flower |
Having functional pistil(s) and functional stamen(s) both present, thus bisexual (hermaphroditic). |
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complete |
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architecture |
flower |
Having all sets of basic floral structures (calyx and corolla, or else undifferentiated perianth; androecium; and gynoecium) present and functionally normal. |
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gynandrous |
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architecture |
flower |
Having the androecium adnate to the gynoecium. |
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achlamydeous |
= naked |
architecture |
flower |
Lacking a perianth. |
