Sympetalous corolla
Sepal and petal fusion. Drawing by B. Angell.
Creator(s): B. Angell
Description: The flower on the left has free petals and fused sepals and the flower on the right has fused petals and free sepals. The flower on the right has exserted stamens.
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Title
Sympetalous corolla
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Definition
Having petals united for at least part of their length. Same as gamopetalous; opposite of polypetalous and choripetalous.
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