monosepalous

[ mon-uh-sep-uh-luhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. gamosepalous.
2. having only one sepal, as a calyx.

monosepalous

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈsɛpələs /

adjective

1. (of flowers) having only one sepal

Word History and Origins

Origin of monosepalous¹

First recorded in 1820–30; mono- + -sepalous

Example Sentences

The sepals are sometimes free or separate from each other, at other times they are united to a greater or less extent; in the former case, the calyx is polysepalous, in the latter gamosepalous or monosepalous.

From Project Gutenberg

Monosepalous, a calyx of one piece; i. e. with the sepals united into one body.

From Project Gutenberg

Note first of this kind: I find here on this word, 'five-petaled,' as applied to Pinguicula, "Qy. two-lipped? it is monopetalous, and monosepalous, the calyx and corolla being each all in one piece."

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