perigonium (n.)

  1. collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils

    [ Syn: perianth , perianth , chlamys , chlamys , floral envelope , floral envelope , perigone , perigone ]

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