Corolla

[kə'rɒlə] or [kə'rɑlə]

Definition

(noun.) (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; 'we cultivate the flower for its corolla'.

Edited by Jimmy--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The inner envelope of a flower; the part which surrounds the organs of fructification, consisting of one or more leaves, called petals. It is usually distinguished from the calyx by the fineness of its texture and the gayness of its colors. See the Note under Blossom.

Typist: Loretta

Definition

n. the inner circle or whorl of the floral envelopes.—adjs. Corollā′ceous; Corollate -d.—n. Cor′ollet a floret of an aggregate flower.—adjs. Corollif′erous; Corolli′florous Corolliflō′ral; Coroll′iform; Coroll′ine.

Inputed by Allen