Protandry (protandrous)

  • Title

    Protandry (protandrous)

  • Definition

    Referring to a flower in which the pollen is shed before the stigma is receptive. Sometimes called proterandry (proterandrous).

  • Related Terms

    Protogyny (protogynous)

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