pentandrian (Meaning)
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pentandrian (a.)
Alt. of Pentandrous
Synonyms & Antonyms of pentandrian
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pentandrian Sentence Examples
- The pentandrian system of plant classification emphasizes flowers with five stamens.
- Linnaeus's pentandrian class encompassed all plants with five stamens inserted directly into the flower receptacle.
- The pentandrian arrangement of stamens in primroses ensures efficient pollination.
- Botanists observed that the pentandrian flowers of milkweeds attract a specific group of pollinators.
- Within the pentandrian class, the order Preciae includes plants with petals that are absent or greatly reduced.
- The pentandrian flowers of foxgloves exhibit a striking tubular shape with five distinct lobes.
- The pentandrian system provided a useful framework for identifying and organizing plants based on their reproductive characteristics.
- Some pentandrian plants, such as coffee, possess economically valuable fruits or seeds.
- The pentandrian classification of plants has been largely superseded by more advanced taxonomic systems, but it retains historical significance.
- The pentandrian arrangement of stamens can be observed in a wide variety of flowering plants, from wildflowers to cultivated crops.
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Alt. of Pentandrous
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The pentandrian system of plant classification emphasizes flowers with five stamens.
Linnaeus's pentandrian class encompassed all plants with five stamens inserted directly into the flower receptacle.
The pentandrian arrangement of stamens in primroses ensures efficient pollination.
Botanists observed that the pentandrian flowers of milkweeds attract a specific group of pollinators.
