gamopetalous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of gamopetalous
From New Latin, dating back to 1820–30; see origin at gamo-, petalous
Example Sentences
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The general name of polypetalous is given to corollas having separate petals, while monopetalous, gamopetalous or sympetalous is applied to those in which the petals are united.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various
Well-defined polypetalous and gamopetalous genera sometimes occur in the same order, and even Monocotyledons and Dicotyledons are classed together where they have some striking physiological character in common.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various
This is a common form of gamopetalous corolla; and the calyx is often bilabiate also.
From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Asa Gray
The old name for this was Monopetalous, but that means "one-petalled;" while gamopetalous means "petals united," and therefore is the proper term.
From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Asa Gray
Rubia, rōō′bi-a, n. a genus of gamopetalous plants, including the madder.—n.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
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