Zygomorphic

Zygomorphic [ Botany ]
Synonym: Zygomorphous, Irregular

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	Of a flower with the perianth segments such as sepals and petals differing in shape, size, position and/or number so this type of flower can be bisected in one plane only; into equal halves bilaterally symmetrical.
	Derived from Greek zygo = yoke. (Compare with: Actinomorphyc) ◄ *The zigomorphic flower of Schlumbergera truncata*

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