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peloria [pɛˈlɔːrɪə] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the abnormal production of actinomorphic flowers in a plant of a species that usually produces zygomorphic flowers [via New Latin from Greek pelōros, from pelōr monster] peloric [pɛˈlɔːrɪk -ˈlɒ-] adj peloria the phenomenon of a regular structure appearing as an abnormality in flowers which are usually irregular. Also called epanody. — peloric, pelorian, adj. See also: FlowersHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Possibly, these several differences may be connected with some difference in the flow of nutriment towards the central and external flowers: we know, at least, that in irregular flowers, those nearest to the axis are oftenest subject to peloria, and become regular. |
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