petalody

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πετᾰλώδης (petălṓdēs, “full of flakes”), from πέταλον (pétalon) (whence also petal).

Noun

petalody (uncountable)

  1. (botany) The metamorphosis of various floral organs, usually stamens, into petals.
    Synonym: petalification

References

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