chloranthy

noun

chlo·​ran·​thy

ˈklōrˌan(t)thē

plural -es

: reversion of normally colored floral leaves to green foliage leaves

Word History

Etymology

French chloranthie, from chlor- + Greek anthos flower + French -ie -y

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