In plants, having stamens and pistils (male and female parts) of unequal length in different flowers of the same species.
From Greek hetero- (different) + clinous (inclined or sloping). A botanical term describing asymmetrical flower structures related to reproductive function.
Primrose flowers use heteroclinous designs like a biological trick—short and long stamens in different flowers ensure pollen reaches the right spot, preventing self-fertilization!
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