perigonnia

/ˌpɛrɪˈɡɒnɪə, ˌpɛrɪˈɡɒniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A perigon is the distance from the center of a flower to the point of attachment of its leaves to the stem. This term is often used to describe a specific plant characteristic.

“The gardener studied the perigonnia of various flowers to better understand their growth patterns.”

Synonyms

  • gynophore
  • perigon

Antonyms

  • acme
  • apex