Definition of corolla in English English dictionary
The outermost-but-one whorl of a flower, composed of petals, when it is not the same in appearance as the outermost whorl (the calyx); it usually comprises the petal, which may be fused
The inner showy part of the flower Petals make up the corolla, and can be separate or joined
The petals (or petal) that make up the flower These may be united into a tube or other structure
Second of the four floral whorls moving inward, containing the modified leaves known as petals
The petals of a flower; the inner perianth, of distinct or connate petals In thymes the petals are fused to form a tube crenate Dentate with the teeth much rounded
(botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; "we cultivate the flower for its corolla"
(in Hosta) the collective set of petals and sepals, fused into tepals; normally appearing as two sets of three
The inner circle of petals of the flower, usually surrounded by the calyx The main purpose of the corolla is to enclose the reproductive organs of the flower and to attract potential pollinators Pollinators are often attracted to the colourful, beautiful petals
(In Hosta) the collective set of pet-als and sepals, fused into tepals, normally six, appearing as two sets of three
The inner part of the floral envelope (perianth), immediately surrounding the stamens Composed of petals and often brightly colored A collective term for the petals
It is usually distinguished from the calyx by the fineness of its texture and the gayness of its colors
the outermost-but-one whorl of a flower, when this is not the same in appearance as the outermost whorl (the calyx). This is either a collective term for the petals of a flower or a term to indicate the fused whole of this whorl