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perianth

/per-ee-anth/US // ˈpɛr iˌænθ //UK // (ˈpɛrɪˌænθ) //

花被,花瓣,花被子,花冠

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Botany.

    • : the envelope of a flower, whether calyx or corolla or both.

Examples

  • The perianth, when present at all, consists of two or four scale-like parts, and the stamens correspond in number with these.

  • The perianth is deeply divided, and the stamens are inserted in its base, opposite the divisions.

  • The segments of the perianth are very narrow and sharp, and the seeds are enclosed in a loose testa.

  • The male flowers grow in catkins, each arising from a scaly bract, and have a green perianth.

  • Perianth, per′i-anth, n. the floral envelope where the calyx and corolla are not easily distinguished.

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