This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Actinomorphic
Radially symmetric, so that a line drawn through the middle at any angle will produce a mirror image on both sides
Did you know?
Radially symmetrical flowers can often be approached by pollinators from many directions, unlike irregular flowers that guide pollinators to enter one way.
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