Amphanthium

/æmˈfænθiəm/ noun

Definition

A singular form referring to a flower or floral structure with both male and female reproductive parts in an unusual or specific arrangement.

Etymology

From Greek 'amphis' (both) + 'anthion' (flower), with Latin singular suffix '-ium'. This is an extremely rare technical botanical term.

Kelly Says

Most flowers are hermaphroditic anyway, so this term seems to have described such a specific edge case that it largely disappeared from botanical language.

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