Digynous

/daɪˈdʒɪnəs/ adjective

Definition

Having two pistils or female reproductive organs in a flower.

Etymology

From Greek 'di-' (two) and 'gyne' (female), with '-ous' indicating possession of a quality. This descriptive botanical term originated in the Linnaean classification system.

Kelly Says

The morphology of flowers—how many male and female parts they have—tells the evolutionary story of how plants adapted to be pollinated by different insects and animals.

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