monochlamydeous, a. Bot.
(mɒnəʊkləˈmɪdɪəs)
[f. mod.L. Monochlamydeæ, f. Gr. µόνο-ς mono- + χλαµυδ-, χλαµύς cloak: see -eous.]
Having only one floral envelope; having a single perianth; belonging to the division Monochlamydeæ.
| 1830 Lindley Nat. Syst. Bot. Introd. 24 If it [sc. the calyx] is unaccompanied by the corolla, plants are said to be Monochlamydeous. 1845 Encycl. Metrop. VII. 47/2 The Great Nightshade and many other monochlamydeous flowers. 1882 G. Allen Colours of Flowers vi. 111 There would be no reason why flowers with petals should not appear sporadically among monochlamydeous families. |