Distyly (distylous)

• Title

  Distyly (distylous)

• Definition

  A type of heterostyly in which flowers with both long and short styles occur in different individuals of the same species.

• Related Terms

  Heterostyly (heterostylous)

  Tristyly (tristylous)

  Pin flower

  Thrum flower

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