petalo-, petal-

(Greek: leaf; from the adjective petalos, "flat, spread out")

petal

Any of the component parts, or leaves, of a corolla [the inner floral leaves of a flower].

petaliferous

Bearing petals.

petaliform

Petal-shaped; petal-like.

petalody

Conversion of other parts of a flower into petals.

petaloid

Like a petal, similar to a petal.

petalomania

An unusual multiplication of floral petals.

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