polysepalous

pol·y·sep·al·ous

[pol-ee-sep-uh-luhs]
adjective Botany.
having a calyx of separate or unconnected sepals.

Origin:
1820–30; poly- + -sepalous

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polysepalous (ˌpɒlɪˈsɛpələs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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Compare gamosepalous (of flowers) having distinct separate sepals

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