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chlamys

chlamys

9.9
The outer parts of a flower, like sepals and petals, that protect its middle
  • noun
  • /ˈklæmɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : clámide
  • The chlamys of the flower protects the reproductive organs within.

Examples

  • In some species, the chlamys is brightly colored to attract pollinators.

  • Botanists study the structure of the chlamys to classify flowering plants.

  • The chlamys protects the reproductive organs of the flower.

  • In botany, the chlamys is essential for flower structure.

  • The chlamys encloses the stamens and pistils of the flower, ensuring their protection.

  • During their studies, students learned how the chlamys helps in the classification of various plant species.

  • In many flowers, the chlamys plays a key role in attracting pollinators with its vibrant colors.

Synonyms

perigonium
vschlamys
  • Specialized
9.9

Outer parts of a flower that include the sepals and petals and surround the centre

is the identical botanical term used as the entry
perianth
vschlamys
  • Specialized
9.9

The outer parts of a flower that surround its male and female parts

is the same concept but appears as the entry term
floral envelope
vschlamys
  • Specialized
7.5

Outer parts of a flower, like small leaf parts and colorful petals, that surround its male and female parts

is the same concept but labelled differently in the entry
perigone
vschlamys
  • Specialized
9.9

Outer part of a flower with petal-like parts that surround the center

is the general term that applies regardless of appearance or separation

Surface Forms

chlamys singular
chlamyses plural

Etymology

Chlamys in botany also comes from the Greek khlamys, meaning 'cloak'. Botanists used this image because the outer parts of a flower 'cloak' and protect the inner parts, so a botanical chlamys is the flower's protective outer covering.