Noun: perigonium (perigonia) ,pe-ru'gow-nee-um
- Collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
"The perigonium of the lily includes both its sepals and petals";
- perianth, chlamys, floral envelope, perigone
Derived forms: perigonia
Type of: cover, covering, natural covering, plant organ
Part of: bloom, blossom, flower
Encyclopedia: Perigonium