perianth

1. Collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils (synset 111712734)
   is a type of:

   • cover, covering, natural covering - a natural object that covers or envelops
   • plant organ - a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus
   subtypes: falls - the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
   has:

   • corolla - (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
   • calyx - (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
   is a part of: bloom, blossom, flower - reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
   same as: chlamys, floral envelope, perigone, perigonium

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