Corollate

/kəˈrɑleɪt/ adjective

Definition

Having a distinct or well-developed corolla; possessing petals arranged as a corolla.

Etymology

From corolla plus -ate (possessing or characterized by), following standard botanical adjective formation to describe flowers with prominent petal structures.

Kelly Says

Plants evolved corollate flowers because colorful petals attract pollinators way better than dull flowers—so corollate plants basically won the evolutionary beauty competition through petal power.

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