perianth

(noun)

the calyx (sepals) and the corolla (petals)

Related Terms

  • gynoecium
  • androecium

Examples of perianth in the following topics:

  • Angiosperm Flowers

    • Sepals and petals together form the perianth.
  • Sexual Reproduction in Angiosperms

    • Together, the calyx and corolla are known as the perianth.
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