Capable of being divided into equal halves along any diameter, as the flowers of the rose or tulip; radially symmetrical.
actinomorphy ac'ti·no·mor'phy n.
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Capable of being divided into equal halves along any diameter, as the flowers of the rose or tulip; radially symmetrical.
actinomorphy ac'ti·no·mor'phy n.A term used to describe a flower that is radially symmetrical. Any cut through the center divides it into two equal parts. Two examples are crocus and lily. See also

The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(biology) capable of division into symmetrical halves by any longitudinal plane passing through the axis
Synonym: actinomorphous
Antonym: zygomorphic (meaning #1)
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