Term Name: petal formation
Synonyms:
Definition: The process that gives rise to the petal. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0048451]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: petal morphogenesis
has parts: specification of petal identity
is a type of: floral organ formation