Haplostemonous

/ˌhæp.loʊˈstɛm.ə.nəs/ adjective

Definition

In botany, describing a flower where the number of stamens equals the number of petals or sepals, and they are in a single whorl.

Etymology

From Greek 'haplous' (single) + 'stemon' (stamen) + '-ous' (characterized by). Used in botanical flower classification.

Kelly Says

This term describes a simple, elegant flower design—the stamens line up perfectly with the petals like dancers in a perfectly choreographed row!

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