Urn-shaped

An urceolate flower. Drawing by B. Angell.

Creator(s): B. Angell

Description: An urceolate corolla, e.g. as found in many species of Ericaceae.

Rights: Rights reside with creator, otherwise property of NYBG.

Title

Urn-shaped
Definition

Shaped like a vase that is wide at the base and narrower at the apex. Same as urceolate.
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