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Phyllody

Phyl′lo-dy

(fĭl′lō̍-dy̆)
,
Noun.
[See
Phyllodium
.]
(Bot.)
A retrograde metamorphosis of the floral organs to the condition of leaves.

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phyllody

phyllody

English

Noun

phyllody (plural phyllodies)

  1. (botany) A retrograde metamorphosis of the floral organs to the condition of leaves.