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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Royena, roi′e-na, n. a genus of gamopetalous plants of the ebony family.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various
Petals united into a gamopetalous corolla, the tube of which is as long as or longer than the lobes — 18. 13a.
From The Plants of Michigan Simple Keys for the Identification of the Native Seed Plants of the State by Gleason, Henry Allan
In a gamopetalous corolla or gamosepalous calyx, the shape of the tube in the bud may sometimes be noticeable.
From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa
Sarcostemma, s�r-kō-stem′a, n. a genus of gamopetalous plants of the order Asclepiade�, native to Africa, Asia, and Australia—including the flesh crown-flower.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Schweinitzia, shwī-nit′zi-a, n. a genus of gamopetalous plants of the Indian-pipe family, including the sweet pine-sap or Carolina beech-drops.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
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