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discifloral, a. Bot.|dɪsɪˈflɔərəl|
[f. L. discus, disci- disc + -flōrus flowering, flowered + -al1: cf. floral.]
Having flowers with the receptacle enlarged into a conspicuous disc surrounding the ovary: spec. applied to a series of orders of polypetalous exogens (Discifloræ in Eng. Bot., ed. 3, 1863) having this character, including Rutaceæ, etc.
1873Hooker in Le Maout & Decaisne's Syst. Bot. (App.) 998 Series II. Discifloral—Sepals distinct or connate, free or adnate to the ovary—Disk usually conspicuous, as a ring or cushion, or spread over the base of the calyx-tube, or confluent with the base of the ovary. |