Asymmetranthous

/ˌeɪsɪmeˈtrænθəs/ adjective

Definition

In botany, describing a flower where the petals or parts are not arranged symmetrically around the center.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (not) plus 'symmetra' (symmetry) plus 'anthos' (flower), a technical botanical term created by combining Greek roots.

Kelly Says

This is one of the most specialized words in botany, used maybe a handful of times a year by professional botanists—the kind of word that makes scientists sound like they're speaking another language.

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