Perigynous

[pә'ridʒinәs]

(a.) Having the ovary free, but the petals and stamens borne on the calyx; -- said of flower such as that of the cherry or peach.

Checked by Fern

adj. (bot.) denoting flowers which have the petals and stamens growing on the calyx or around the pistil.—n. Perigyn′ium.

Edited by Edward