a. Bot. [f. L. calyc-em (calyx) a. Gr. κάλυκ- + flōr-em flower + -AL.] Having the stamens and petals inserted in the calyx. So Calyciflorate, Calyciflorous, in same sense.
1869. Oliver, Elem. Bot., I. v. 58. Polypetalous flowers have their stamens inserted on the receptacle … or, inserted upon the calyx…, and are hence called— Calycifloral…, as Pea, Bramble, Apple, and Parsnip.
1880. Gray, Bot. Text-Bk., 340. Calyciflorous: petals (distinct or coalescent) and stamens adnate to the calyx.
