Hexamerous

/ˌhɛksəˈmɛrəs/ adjective

Definition

Having parts arranged in or consisting of six units, especially used to describe flowers and other organisms with six-part symmetry.

Etymology

From 'hexa-' (six) + '-merous' (having parts in a certain number). Standard botanical and biological terminology.

Kelly Says

Tulips are hexamerous flowers with six petals, and if you look closely, most lilies and daffodils are too—it's like plants made a six-part design choice!

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