Tepal
A segment of the perianth in which the calyx (sepals) and corolla (petals) are virtually indistinguishable from one another.
Did you know?
Tulips have tepals because their petals and sepals look nearly identical.
Tepal
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
Perianth, Perianths, Tepals
Categories:
Flower / inflorescence morphology
