aphelilia

[ˌæfɪˈlɪliə]

Definitions

1. noun

a condition of plants in which the petals are turned back or up, often as a result of heat or disease.

“The gardener noticed the flower had fallen victim to aphelilia, its once beautiful petals now wilted and twisted.”

Synonyms

  • petal drop
  • reverse petal

Antonyms

  • hypophyllia