Term:
Heteranthery (adj. = heterantherous)
Heteranthery (adj. = heterantherous)
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.
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.
Notes:
See discussion of fodder pollen for more information about herteranthery in Lecythidaceae.
See discussion of fodder pollen for more information about herteranthery in Lecythidaceae.