Hexastigm

/ˈhɛksəstɪɡm/ noun

Definition

A structure or object having six stigmas or six eye-like marks.

Etymology

From Greek 'hexa-' (six) and 'stigma' (mark, dot, or in botany, the female reproductive part of a flower). Scientific terminology.

Kelly Says

Some flowers have six stigmas that need to be pollinated—knowing these specific numbers helps botanists trace the evolutionary relationships between different plant families.

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