floral envelope

noun

, Botany.

1. the calyx and corolla of a flower.

floral envelope

noun

1. the part of a flower that surrounds the stamens and pistil: the calyx and corolla (considered together) or the perianth

floral envelope

/ flôr′əl /

1. See perianth

Word History and Origins

Origin of floral envelope¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Perianth, per′i-anth, n. the floral envelope where the calyx and corolla are not easily distinguished.

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The corolla is the more or less coloured attractive inner floral envelope; generally the most conspicuous whorl.

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Certain essential organs of the flower are within the so-called floral envelope.

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On opening the pointed spathe or floral envelope, a club-like mass will be noted arising from its base.

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To cut the knot, and please all parties, our beautiful floral envelope has been denominated a petaloid perianth.

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