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apetalous flower

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun apetalous flower has 1 sense
  1. apetalous flower - flower having no petals
    --1 is a kind of
    flower, bloom, blossom

Definitions from the Web

Apetalous Flower - Definition

An apetalous flower refers to a type of flower that lacks petals. It is characteristically composed of only the reproductive parts of a flower, such as the stamens and pistils.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

In the botanical context, an apetalous flower describes a flower that lacks petals but possesses other essential reproductive structures.

Example sentence:

The wind-pollinated grasses have apetalous flowers that rely on the distribution of pollen rather than attracting pollinators.

Sense 2:

In a broader sense, apetalous flower can refer to any decorative floral arrangement or image where petals are deliberately absent.

Example sentence:

The minimalist art style often utilizes apetalous flower motifs to create clean and simple designs.

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