perianth
noun
peri·anth
ˈper-ē-ˌan(t)th 
: the floral structure comprised of the calyx and corolla especially when the two whorls are fused see flower illustration
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Honeybird has a pale lemon perianth with a white trumpet that is yellow at its base.
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Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
The cup of the daffodil extends from radiating petals called a perianth.
—Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
Dutch Master has a pale yellow perianth, and the trumpet is wide, richer in color and frilled.
—Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
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Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
The cup of the daffodil extends from radiating petals called a perianth.
—Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
Dutch Master has a pale yellow perianth, and the trumpet is wide, richer in color and frilled.
—Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
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“Perianth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perianth. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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perianth
noun
peri·anth
ˈper-ē-ˌanth
: the outer part of a flower made up of the calyx and corolla especially when united into one part
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