monosepalous

[mon-uh-sep-uh-luh s]

adjective Botany.

gamosepalous.

having only one sepal, as a calyx.

Origin of monosepalous

First recorded in 1820–30; mono- + -sepalous

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Is the monophyllous or monosepalous calyx a transformation due to the junction of the primitive leaflets?
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British Dictionary definitions for monosepalous

monosepalous

adjective

(of flowers) having only one sepal

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