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corolla

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corolla: see petal petal, one of the four basic parts of a flower , next innermost organ from the sepal. The whorl of petals is known collectively as the corolla [Lat.,=little crown]. The number of petals is usually constant within groups (e.g.
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corolla
the petals of a flower collectively, forming an inner floral envelope

corolla [kə′räl·ə]
(botany)
Collectively, the petals of a flower.


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On the other hand, I have found by experiment that the fertility of clover greatly depends on bees visiting and moving parts of the corolla, so as to push the pollen on to the stigmatic surface.
 
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