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Corolla

/kuh-ROL-uh/
🌸 Flower Parts●● Intermediate

The inner whorl of a flower perianth, composed of all the petals. The corolla is typically the showy, colorful part of a flower that attracts pollinators. May be fused (gamopetalous) or have separate petals (polypetalous).

Etymology

From Latin corolla, diminutive of corona (crown).

Example

Morning glory flowers have a funnel-shaped corolla that opens fresh each morning.

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