gamopetalous

[ gam-uh-pet-l-uh s ]

/ ˌgæm əˈpɛt l əs /

having the petals united.

Origin of gamopetalous

From New Latin, dating back to 1820–30; see origin at gamo-, petalous

Salvia, sal′vi-a, n. a large genus of gamopetalous Labiate plants, including the sage.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) |Various
The expanded portion of a gamopetalous corolla, above the throat; the expanded portion of any petal, or of a leaf.

The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States |Asa Gray
Sambucus, sam-bū′kus, n. a genus of gamopetalous trees and shrubs of the honeysuckle family—the elders.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) |Various
The orifice of a gamopetalous corolla or calyx; the part between the proper tube and the limb.

The Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States |Asa Gray

In a gamopetalous corolla or gamosepalous calyx, the shape of the tube in the bud may sometimes be noticeable.

The Elements of Botany |Asa Gray

gamopetalous

/ (ˌɡæməʊˈpɛtələs) /

(of flowers) having petals that are united or partly united, as the primrose Also: sympetalous Compare polypetalous