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Perianth
The perianth (sometimes called perigonium or perigon) is the non-reproductive part of the flower, and structure that forms an envelope surrounding the sexual organs, consisting of the calyx (sepals) and the corolla (petals). The term perianth is derived from the Greek περί, peri, meaning around, and άνθος, anthos, meaning flower, while perigonium is derived from gonos, meaning seed, i.e. sexual organs. In the mosses and liverworts (Marchantiophyta), the perianth is the sterile tubelike tissue that surrounds the female reproductive structure (or developing sporophyte).
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perianth
Noun
1. collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
(synonym) chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium
(hypernym) plant organ
(part-holonym) flower, bloom, blossom
(part-meronym) corolla
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Perianth
(n.)
The leaves of a flower generally, especially when the calyx and corolla are not readily distinguished.
The leaves of a flower generally, especially when the calyx and corolla are not readily distinguished.
(n.)
A saclike involucre which incloses the young fruit in most hepatic mosses. See Illust. of Hepatica.
A saclike involucre which incloses the young fruit in most hepatic mosses. See Illust. of Hepatica.
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