stenopetalous
Definition
Adjective (Botany) - Having narrow petals: "stenopetalous" describes a flower whose petals are notably slender or narrow in shape, as opposed to broad or wide petals.
Usage Examples
- (The orchid has flowers with narrow petals.)
- (The petals are very narrow in form.)
Advanced Usage
- "stenopetalous corolla": a flower's corolla (the collective petals) that is composed of narrow segments.
- The stenopetalous corolla of the daisy gives it a delicate, feathery appearance. (The narrow petals form the flower's outer ring.)
Variants and Related Words
Stenopetaly (noun): the condition of having narrow petals.
- The stenopetaly of this genus is a key taxonomic feature. (The narrow-petal characteristic helps classify the plant.)
Stenophyllous (adj): having narrow leaves (related botanical term).
- The stenophyllous leaves of the desert plant reduce water loss. (The leaves are narrow.)
Synonyms
- Narrow-petaled: having petals that are slender.
- Angustipetalous: a less common synonym meaning the same thing (from Latin "narrow" + "petal").
Related Idioms
- None commonly used; this is a highly technical botanical term.
Phrasal Verbs
- None applicable; "stenopetalous" is an adjective, not a verb.