Anandrarious

/ænænˈdreɪriəs/ adjective

Definition

Having few or no stamens (male reproductive parts) in flowers; characterized by the absence or scarcity of male organs.

Etymology

From Greek an- (without) + andros (male) + -arious (having the quality of); botanical term coined to describe flower structures.

Kelly Says

Plants are sneaky—some have evolved to have almost no male parts at all, making them 'anandrarious' to prevent self-fertilization and encourage genetic diversity!

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