apetalies
/eɪˈpɛtəˌliz/
noun
- Plural of apetaly; the condition of having no petals, as in some flowers.
- Botanists study apetalies to understand how flowers adapt to wind pollination.
- In the field guide, apetalies are noted for several species of trees.
- The apetalies of certain grasses make them less showy but more efficient.