Polysymmetric flower
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Title
Polysymmetric flower
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Definition
A flower, capable of being divided, by more than one line passing through the middle of the flower, into two equal parts that are mirror images of one another; e.g., in
(Lecythidaceae), species of Myrtaceae, and species of Rubiaceae. Same as acinomorphic, radially symmetrical, and regular flowers and opposite of zygomorphic, monosymmetric, bilateral, and irregular flowers. This term can refer to other plant parts as well. -
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