Gyneccia

/dʒɪˈnɛʃə/ noun

Definition

The plural form of gynecium; the female reproductive organs or parts of a flower collectively.

Etymology

Plural of 'gynecium,' from Greek 'gyne' (woman/female) and 'oikos' (house), literally the 'female house' of the flower.

Kelly Says

The gyneccia is like the flower's nursery—it's where seeds develop after pollination, and different flowers have wildly different designs for it, from simple to super complex.

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