Ecanda

/ɪˈkændə/ noun

Definition

A plant lacking prominent or fully developed stamens (male reproductive parts); or a plant with reduced male organs.

Etymology

From Latin e- (without) + canda (possibly variant of Latin caudex or referring to conspicuous parts). This is an extremely rare botanical technical term with unclear exact etymological origins.

Kelly Says

Some botanical terms are so specialized that they're essentially extinct—'ecanda' might be the botanical equivalent of a dead language, known to almost nobody!

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