extrafloral

American

[ek-struh-flawr-uhl, -flohr-] / ˌɛk strəˈflɔr əl, -ˈfloʊr- /

adjective

Botany.

situated outside the flower, as a nectary.

extrafloral British

/ ˌɛkstrəˈflɒrəl /

adjective

produced or occurring outside a flower

extrafloral nectar
extrafloral nectary

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Etymology

Origin of extrafloral

extra- + floral

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In other plants, such extrafloral nectar isn’t designed to harm insects.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 29, 2023

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