Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling a cataphyll (a leaf or bract that protects a developing flower bud).

“The botanist noted the catapetalous leaves that shielded the newly formed flower.”

2. adjective

Having or resembling a cataphyll (a leaf or bract that protects a developing flower bud) and a petal.

“The catapetalous flowers bloomed after the cataphylls had fallen off.”