Calyx hairiness

The calyx outer surface is hairless or hairy. Note that many species develop hairs on the inner surface of the calyx lobes (or on the lobe margins), which may be externally visible. These conditions are not defined as  hairy".

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Glabrous

The calyx outer surface is hairless, or with a few scattered hairs (hairs may be present on the calyx lobe margins).

Hairy

The calyx outer surface is slightly to densely covered with hairs.