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gamopetalous

gamopetalous

9.9
Having petals that join together to form a tube or funnel shape
  • adjective
  • /ˌɡæməˈpɛtələs/
  • Specialized
: gamopétalo
  • Many members of the bellflower family are gamopetalous, displaying tubular corollas.

Examples

  • The morning glory's gamopetalous structure makes its funnel-shaped bloom distinctive.

  • In gamopetalous flowers, the petals are joined together, unlike in polypetalous species.

  • The flower is gamopetalous.

  • Many plants exhibit gamopetalous characteristics.

  • In gamopetalous flowers, the petals are joined together, forming a distinct tube shape.

  • Many members of the bellflower family are gamopetalous, characterized by their tubular corollas.

  • The morning glory's gamopetalous structure gives its flowers a unique funnel shape.

Synonyms

sympetalous
vsgamopetalous
  • Specialized
9.9

Petals join together in a flower to form a tube or funnel shape

has the same botanical meaning but uses an alternative technical name

Surface Forms

gamopetalous positive

Morphology

gamopetalous = gamopetal (opaque) = gamo + petal + ous

The term 'gamopetal' itself is not common, and the botanical meaning of 'gamo-' is not immediately obvious to learners.

Etymology

Gamopetalous comes from Greek parts gamo- ('joined' or 'marriage') and petal ('leaf' or 'petal'), so it literally means 'joined petals'. A gamopetalous flower has its petals stuck together to make a tube or funnel shape, which is why botanists use the word today.