Aposepalous

/ˌæpoʊˈsɛpələs/ adjective

Definition

In botany, describing a flower where the sepals are not joined together; having separate or free sepals.

Etymology

From apo- (away) + sepal (from French sépale, from the Greek sepal-). The prefix indicates sepals that are separated or not fused together.

Kelly Says

When botanists examine a flower's structure, counting whether sepals are fused or separate (aposepalous) is like reading nature's instruction manual for how that plant evolved and how insects pollinate it.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.