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Having the petals held together by stamens, which grow to their bases, as in the mallow.

Progressing by changes from the exterior of a thing toward its center; as, the centripetal calcification of a bone. R. Owen. Centripetal force (Mech.), a force whose direction is towards a center, as in case of a planet revolving round the sun, the center of the system, See Centrifugal force, under Centrifugal. -- Cen…

nerve fibers which go from the spinal cord to the brain and so transfer sensations (centripetal impressions) from the exterior inwards.

Having separate petals; polypetalous.

Having two petals; two-petaled.

Having the petals free, that is, entirely separate from each other; -- said of both plant and flower.

Having nine petals, or flower leaves.

Borne on the petals or corolla.

Having the petals united or joined so as to form a tube or cup; monopetalous.

Having six petals.

Between the petals of a flower.

Having long or large petals.

Having only one petal, or the corolla in one piece, or composed of petals cohering so as to form a tube or bowl; gamopetalous.

Having eight petals or flower leaves.

Having few petals.

Placed in front of a petal.

Growing by the side of a petal, as a stamen.

Having five petals, or flower leaves.

Surrounding, or situated about, the petals.

Having flat petals.