Diadelphic

/ˌdaɪəˈdɛlfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to diadelphia; having stamens arranged in two distinct groups.

Etymology

From diadelphia + -ic (adjective suffix). A variant adjectival form describing the botanical characteristic of two-bundled stamens.

Kelly Says

A diadelphic flower structure means the plant evolved that way to attract specific pollinators—nature's way of saying 'we only want THIS insect to fertilize us!'

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