Collocations withpetal

These are words often used in combination withpetal.

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lotus petal
Some have concluded that the lower base is an inverted lotus, but the marks on the base differ from a lotus petal.
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outer petals
It has carmine red outer petals and the flowers have an unpleasant smell, rather than being fragrant.
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pink petals
The showy inflorescence bears small flowers with four lavender to deep pink petals.
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rose petal
My little rose petal of a contribution to this pot-pourri will relate solely to the disposal of refrigerators.
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upper petal
The upper petal is referred to as the banner, and encapsulates the petals when they are in the bud.
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white petal
The inflorescence is a cyathium with scalloped white petal-like appendages surrounding the actual flowers.
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