Corollifloral

/kəˌrɑliˈflɔrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to flowers that have a prominent or distinct corolla; characterized by the development or display of petals.

Etymology

Combines corolla with floral, creating a compound adjective to emphasize flowers where the petal ring is a dominant feature.

Kelly Says

When you combine corolla + floral, you get a term that specifically means 'flowers with prominent petals'—some plants barely have petals, but corollifloral plants let their petal beauty do the talking.

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