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Terms that are in relation to the study or science of plants.

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diploid

Plants; Botany

Having two of the basic sets of chromosomes in the nucleus. Cf. Haploid, polyploid.

diadelphous

Plants; Botany

Having the stamens united into two groups, or all but one united in a group and one free.

gamosepalous

Plants; Botany

Having the sepals united by their margins, at least at the base.

diclinous

Plants; Botany

Having the stamens and the carpels in separate flowers.

monoecious

Plants; Botany

Having the male and female reproductive structures in separate flowers but on the same plant. Cf. Dioecious.

dioecious

Plants; Botany

Having the male and female reproductive structures on separate plants. Cf. Monoecious.

protandrous

Plants; Botany

Having the male sex organs maturing before the female; of a flower, shedding the pollen before the stigma is receptive. Cf. Protogynous.

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