Tepal (Noun)
Meaning
An undifferentiated part of a perianth that cannot be distinguished as a sepal or a petal (as in lilies and tulips).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The tepal is an undifferentiated part of a perianth that cannot be distinguished as a sepal or a petal.
- In flowers such as lilies and tulips, the perianth is composed of tepals, a combination of petals and sepals.
- The tepal resembles a petal but is actually part of the flower's protective outer layer.
- The perianth of the lily flower is made up of six tepals, arranged in two whorls.
- Some flowers have greatly modified tepals that can take on a highly specific color or texture.