phyllody

/fɪlˈɒdi/

Definitions

1. noun

A developmental anomaly in which a leaf or a leaf-like structure is replaced by a flower or a flower-like structure.

“The abnormal flowering pattern in the plant is an example of phyllody.”

Synonyms

  • abnormal development
  • heterophyllous

Antonyms

  • homophyllous
  • normal development