noun
- an abnormal condition in flowers where irregular flowers become regular or symmetrical
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanist observed peloria in the snapdragon flowers.
- Peloria causes normally asymmetrical flowers to develop symmetrical petals.
- This genetic mutation resulted in peloria throughout the flower bed.
- The researcher studied peloria as an example of developmental abnormality.
- Peloria can occur naturally or be induced through breeding programs.