sympetalous

[sim-pet-l-uhs]

sym·pet·al·ous

[sim-pet-l-uhs]
adjective Botany.

Origin:
1875–80; sym- + petalous
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Sympetalous is always a great word to know.
So is sporophyte. Does it mean:
form of a diploid plant in the alternation of generations that produces asexual spores
female reproductive organ which produces eggs in bryophytes, ferns and most gymnosperms
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sympetalous (sɪmˈpɛtələs)
 
adj
botany another word for gamopetalous

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