peloria

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the abnormal development of radial symmetry in a flower that is normally bilaterally symmetrical

   The snapdragon displayed peloria when its normally irregular flower developed a regular radial form.

From New Latin peloria, based on Greek pelor, 'monster or prodigy.' Botanists adopted the term for a striking departure from a species' normal floral symmetry, especially when an irregular flower becomes radially regular.

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