PERIGYNOUS


Meaning of PERIGYNOUS in English

pəˈrijənəs adjective

Etymology: New Latin perigynus, from peri- + -gynus -gynous

1. : borne on a ring or cup of the receptacle surrounding a pistil

perigynous petals

perigynous stamens

2. : having stamens and petals borne on a ring or cup of the receptacle surrounding a pistil and usually adnate to the calyx although appearing to be situated upon it — compare epigynous

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