Hexameral

/ˌhɛksəˈmɛrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or consisting of six parts or segments, especially in biology and botany.

Etymology

From 'hexa-' (six) + '-meral' (from Greek 'meros' meaning part). Used in biological classification to describe organisms with six-part symmetry.

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Most flowers have parts in threes (like lilies) or fives (like roses), but hexameral flowers with six petals actually follow a mathematical pattern you can predict!

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