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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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 Gray, Asa
Sambucus, sam-bū′kus, n. a genus of gamopetalous trees and shrubs of the honeysuckle family—the elders.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
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
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 Vries, Hugo de
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 Gray, Asa
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