tetradynamia (Meaning)
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tetradynamia (n. pl.)
A Linnaean class of plants having six stamens, four of which are longer than the others.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tetradynamia
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
tetradynamia Sentence Examples
- The family Brassicaceae, also known as Cruciferae, belongs to the order Tetradynamia.
- Tetradynamia is distinguished by flowers with four long stamens and two short ones, giving rise to its name.
- Many familiar vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, are members of the Tetradynamia group.
- The characteristic pungent flavor of Tetradynamia species is attributed to the presence of sulfur-containing compounds.
- The flowers of Tetradynamia plants typically have four sepals and four petals arranged in a cruciform pattern.
- The ovary in Tetradynamia is superior and consists of two carpels fused along their edges.
- The fruit of Tetradynamia species is a silique or silicle, which is a dry pod that splits open at maturity.
- The seeds of Tetradynamia plants are small and often flattened.
- Many Tetradynamia species are economically important, used for food, medicine, and ornamental purposes.
- The study of Tetradynamia is known as brassicaceae.
FAQs About the word tetradynamia
A Linnaean class of plants having six stamens, four of which are longer than the others.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The family Brassicaceae, also known as Cruciferae, belongs to the order Tetradynamia.
Tetradynamia is distinguished by flowers with four long stamens and two short ones, giving rise to its name.
Many familiar vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, are members of the Tetradynamia group.
The characteristic pungent flavor of Tetradynamia species is attributed to the presence of sulfur-containing compounds.
