calycifloraladj.
/ˌkalɪsɪˈflɔːrəl//kəˌlɪsɪˈflɔːrəl/ Botany.
Having the stamens and petals inserted in the calyx.
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1872 D. Oliver Lessons Elem. Bot. (new ed.) i. v. 58 Polypetalous flowers have their stamens inserted on the receptacle..or inserted upon the calyx, and are hence called Calycifloral, as Pea, Bramble, Apple.
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calyciˈflorate adj. = main sense.
calyciˈflorous adj. = main sense.
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1880 A. Gray Bot. Text-bk. (ed. 6) 400 Calyciflorous, petals (distinct or coalescent) and stamens adnate to the calyx.
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