Term:
Polypetalous corolla
Polypetalous corolla
Definition:
Having petals free from one another. Same as choripetalous; opposite of sympetalous.
Having petals free from one another. Same as choripetalous; opposite of sympetalous.
Glossary Details:
Title: Sepal and petal fusion. Drawing by 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.