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polypetalous

/ˌpɒlɪˈpiːtələs/ adjective · British & US
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What does polypetalous mean?

adjective

Having petals united by their bases, as in the flowers of the pea and bean family.

Example

"The polypetalous flowers of the gardenia tree are a popular choice for wedding bouquets."

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