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 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"
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
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
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