Gynandries

/ɡɪˈnændrɪz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of gynandria; multiple classes or instances of plants with both male and female reproductive structures.

Etymology

From Greek gynē (woman) + andr- (man) + -ia (condition), the plural nominative form used in botanical classification systems.

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