GYNANDROUS Meaning and
Definition
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Gynandrous is an adjective that refers to the botanical phenomenon of having both male and female reproductive organs in the same individual or structure. It is commonly used in the field of botany to describe certain plants that exhibit this characteristic. The term is derived from the Greek words "gyne" meaning female, "andro" meaning male, and "-ous" denoting possession or presence.
In gynandrous plants, the male and female reproductive structures, namely the stamens and pistils, coexist within the same flower or inflorescence. This condition is distinct from monoecious and dioecious plants, which have separate male and female flowers on the same plant or on different plants respectively.
The presence of gynandrous flowers can be observed in various plant families, including Orchidaceae, Asclepiadaceae, and Aristolochiaceae. These plants often possess unique mechanisms for pollination and fertilization, as the proximity of male and female organs in a single flower can facilitate efficient self-fertilization.
Gynandry is an intriguing evolutionary adaptation that enables certain plants to reproduce without relying on other individuals for pollination, making them highly self-sufficient. This characteristic also contributes to the biodiversity and ecological dynamics of plant communities. Furthermore, studying gynandrous plants provides valuable insights into the diverse reproductive strategies and mechanisms employed by different plant species.
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Noting a flower, as an orchid, in which the stamens are adherent to the pistil.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Which have the stamens inserted in the pistils.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for GYNANDROUS
- fynandrous
- vynandrous
- bynandrous
- hynandrous
- yynandrous
- tynandrous
- gtnandrous
- ggnandrous
- ghnandrous
- gunandrous
- g7nandrous
- g6nandrous
- gybandrous
- gymandrous
- gyjandrous
- gyhandrous
- gynzndrous
- gynsndrous
- gynwndrous
Etymology of GYNANDROUS
The word "gynandrous" comes from the combination of two Greek words: "gynē" meaning "woman" and "anēr" meaning "man". In Greek, "gynandros" or "gynandros" referred to a person who possessed the characteristics of both genders or a hermaphrodite. Over time, the term "gynandrous" was adopted into English to describe plants or animals that have both male and female reproductive structures on the same individual.
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