Androdynamous

/ˌændrəˈdɪnəməs/ adjective

Definition

In botany, describing flowers or plants where the male organs (stamens) are more prominent or active than female organs.

Etymology

From Greek 'andros' (male) combined with 'dynamis' (power). The term describes which sexual organs dominate in a flower's structure or function.

Kelly Says

Flowers evolved incredible tricks to control pollination, and some species are androdynamous—their male parts are so prominent they almost force pollen onto visiting insects before the female parts can get involved.

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