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 heath-family or the Ericaceae and their nearest allies are usually considered to be the lowest of the gamopetalous plants.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries
Giving free rein to our imagination, we may for a moment assume the possibility of a new subdivision of the vegetable kingdom, arising from Vilmorin's poppy and having gamopetalous flowers for its chief character.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries
Salvia, sal′vi-a, n. a large genus of gamopetalous Labiate plants, including the sage.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
The more or less cylindrical portion of a gamosepalous calyx or a gamopetalous corolla, distinguished from the expanded or lobed terminal portion.
From The Plants of Michigan Simple Keys for the Identification of the Native Seed Plants of the State by Henry Allan Gleason
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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