Heteranthery (adj. = heterantherous)
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Heteranthery (adj. = heterantherous)
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Definition
A flower that contains two types of pollen, one that germinates and is found in anthers and another that does not germinate and serves as a pollinator reward.
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Notes
See discussion of fodder pollen for more information about herteranthery in Lecythidaceae.
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