monochlamydeous

/ ˌmɒnəʊkləˈmɪdɪəs /

adjective

1. (of a flower) having a perianth of one whorl of members; not having a separate calyx and corolla

Word History and Origins

Origin of monochlamydeous¹

C19: from Greek, from mono- + khlamus a cloak + -eous

Example Sentences

These form the perianth and are in one series, when the flower is termed monochlamydeous, or in two series (dichlamydeous).

From Project Gutenberg

In what are termed monochlamydeous flowers both calyx and corolla are wanting, as in Salicineæ and many other orders.

From Project Gutenberg