sympetalae

/sɪmˈpɛtəli/; /sɪmˈpiːtəli/ (sy-meh-TEH-lee; sy-mee-TEH-lee)

Definitions

1. noun

a spiral or whorl of parts in a flower, especially one that consists of the sepals and petals collectively, forming the outer whorl of the flower

“The sympetalae of the rose were a beautiful sight to behold.”

Synonyms

  • corolla
  • perianth

Antonyms

  • aggreen
  • apetalae