Calycifloral

/ˌkælɪsɪˈflɔːrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or designating flowers where stamens and petals are attached to the calyx rather than the receptacle.

Etymology

From 'calyc-' (calyx) combined with 'floral' (relating to flowers), describing the specific attachment pattern of flower parts.

Kelly Says

This describes a flower whose internal parts are literally bolted onto the sepals instead of the flower's base—imagine if your arms attached to your collar instead of your shoulders!

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