perianth

perianth Definition

peri·anth (per′ē ant̸h′)

noun

the outer envelope of a flower, including the calyx and corolla

Etymology: ModL perianthium < Gr peri- (see peri-) + anthos, a flower: see antho-

perianth Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

white: Group 11 Changing Colors pure white perianth with pale lemon-yellow shades & white then pale pink corona.
yellow: Look out for its rather dog-eared, pale primrose yellow perianth chiseled, richer yellow trumpet, and slightly nodding poise.

Modifies a noun

segment: Under much higher magnification, the tip of the perianth segment is covered with tiny, short, curved hairs.
tube: It has stout, upright, goblet-shaped clean white blooms, which are produced in autumn and supported on sturdy, green perianth tubes.

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