zygomorphic

adjective

zy·​go·​mor·​phic ˌzī-gə-ˈmȯr-fik 

of a flower

: having floral parts unequal in size or form so that the flower is capable of division into essentially symmetrical halves by only one longitudinal plane passing through the axis

zygomorphy

ˈzī-gə-ˌmȯr-fē 

noun

Examples of zygomorphic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tapping into the zygomorphic shapes of orchids, there were also cutouts, balloon sleeves, plunging necklines and curved seam work in various pieces. —Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above