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PINCHING:

Applies to floral segments with sharp folds giving a pinched or folded effect. See also: Crispate, Unusual Forms.

pinched cristpate
pinched crispate

This is the perfect example of a Pinched Crispate. Petals severely pinched or folded, with the crease running back to the throat. The sepals are nicely curled.
Cultivar: FIRE ARROW
- Webster.

Photo by Richard Webster, used with permission.

This is a Pinched Crispate. Even though the pinching occures only on the outer 1/3 of the petal, it is clearly pinched. That qualifies it as a Pinched Crispate.
Cultivar: DUNE NEEDLEPOINT - Pauley
Photo by Bob Schwarz, used with permission.


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