disepalous (Meaning)
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disepalous (a.)
Having two sepals; two-sepaled.
Synonyms & Antonyms of disepalous
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disepalous Sentence Examples
- The Boraginaceae family has actinomorphic, epigynous flowers that are often disepalous.
- In botany, disepalous flowers have two distinct sepals that are not fused together.
- The calyx of a disepalous flower is composed of two separate sepals.
- Disepalous flowers are often found in the families Brassicaceae, Caryophyllaceae, and Lamiaceae.
- Many members of the genus Primula have flowers with two more or less united sepals, while others have completely disepalous flowers.
- Disepalous flowers are contrasted by gamosepalous flowers, which have sepals that are partially or completely fused together.
- Disepalous flowers can be radially symmetrical or bilaterally symmetrical.
- The sepals of a disepalous flower can be different in size, shape, and color.
- Some disepalous flowers, such as the flowers of the genus Clematis, have sepals that are petal-like in appearance.
- The sepals of a disepalous flower often enclose the petals and other floral organs in bud.
FAQs About the word disepalous
Having two sepals; two-sepaled.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Boraginaceae family has actinomorphic, epigynous flowers that are often disepalous.
In botany, disepalous flowers have two distinct sepals that are not fused together.
The calyx of a disepalous flower is composed of two separate sepals.
Disepalous flowers are often found in the families Brassicaceae, Caryophyllaceae, and Lamiaceae.
