homochlamydeous

adjective

homo·​chlamydeous

"+

: having a perianth whose inner and outer series are similar or not differentiated into calyx and corolla

the lily has a typical homochlamydeous perianth

compare achlamydeae

Word History

Etymology

hom- + chlamydeous

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