petalodies
/ˌpɛtəˈloʊdiz/
noun
- A condition in which a plant's stamens or other flower parts develop into petal-like structures, often resulting in double or showy flowers.
- Gardeners sometimes encourage petalodies to create more ornamental flowers.
- The rose's petalodies made its blooms unusually full and layered.
- Petalodies can occur naturally or be induced by certain plant viruses.