androecium

noun

Meaning

The collective term for all the stamens in a flower, representing the male reproductive organ.

Examples

The androecium is essential for the production and dispersal of pollen in flowering plants.
In this specific species, the androecium consists of five distinct stamens arranged in a ring.

Synonyms: stamens, male reproductive organs

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androecium

noun

Pronunciation: /ænˈdriːsiəm/

Definition

The collective term for all the stamens in a flower, representing the male reproductive organ.

Examples

The androecium is essential for the production and dispersal of pollen in flowering plants.
In this specific species, the androecium consists of five distinct stamens arranged in a ring.

Synonyms of androecium

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