Protogyny (protogynous)

  • Title

    Protogyny (protogynous)

  • Definition

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

  • Related Terms

    Protandry (protandrous)

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