polypetalous
/ˌpɑliˈpɛtələs/
adjective
- Having separate petals, as opposed to petals that are fused together.
- Many wildflowers are polypetalous, making them easy to identify.
- Botanists classify flowers as polypetalous if their petals are not joined.
- The rose is polypetalous, with each petal distinct from the others.
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