epigynous
(of flowers) having all floral parts conjoint and generally divergent from the ovary at or near its summit.
(of stamens, petals, etc.) having the parts so arranged.
Origin of epigynous
1Other words from epigynous
- e·pig·y·ny, noun
Words Nearby epigynous
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How to use epigynous in a sentence
epigynous (on the ovary) when so adnate that all these parts appear to arise from the very summit of the ovary, as in Fig. 274.
The Elements of Botany | Asa GrayThese latter were classified according to whether the parts of the flower were hypogenous, perigynous, or epigynous.
epigynous, borne apparently on the top of the ovary; all which is explained in Fig. 270-274.
The Elements of Botany | Asa GrayStylopodium, an epigynous disk, or an enlargement at the base of the style.
The Elements of Botany | Asa GrayIn Umbelliferæ the epigynous condition is changed for the perigynous, &c.
Vegetable Teratology | Maxwell T. Masters
British Dictionary definitions for epigynous
/ (ɪˈpɪdʒɪnəs) /
(of flowers) having the receptacle enclosing and fused with the gynoecium so that the other floral parts arise above it
Origin of epigynous
1Derived forms of epigynous
- epigyny, noun
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Scientific definitions for epigynous
[ ĭ-pĭj′ə-nəs ]
Having floral parts (such as the petals and stamens) attached to or near the upper part of the ovary, as in the flower of the apple, cucumber, or daffodil. Compare hypogynous perigynous.
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