trimerous

/ˈtrɪmərəs/
adjective
  1. Having parts arranged in groups of three, especially in botany (e.g., flowers with three petals or sepals).
    • The trimerous arrangement of the leaves is typical of this plant family.
    • Botany students examined the trimerous structure of the orchid.
    • Lilies often have trimerous flowers with three petals and three sepals.
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