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Meaning of polyadelphous
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polyadelphous (a.)
Belonging to the class Polyadelphia; having stamens united in three or more bundles.
polyadelphous Sentence Examples
- The orange tree (Citrus sinensis) exhibits polyadelphous stamens, where multiple stamens are fused together into bundles.
- The boldo tree (Peumus boldus) has polyadelphous stamens, arranged in groups of five to ten.
- Polyadelphous flowers, such as those of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), have stamens joined together at the base.
- The polyadelphous stamens of the okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) form distinct bundles.
- The passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) has polyadelphous stamens, arranged in five bundles.
- The polyadelphous stamens of the cucumber (Cucumis sativus) contribute to its male fertility.
- In polyadelphous flowers, the fused stamens may be of equal or unequal lengths.
- The polyadelphous stamens of the baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) form large and showy bundles.
- The structure of polyadelphous stamens can aid in insect pollination, facilitating pollen transfer.
- Polyadelphous stamens are a distinctive characteristic of certain plant families, offering taxonomical significance.
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Belonging to the class Polyadelphia; having stamens united in three or more bundles.
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The orange tree (Citrus sinensis) exhibits polyadelphous stamens, where multiple stamens are fused together into bundles.
The boldo tree (Peumus boldus) has polyadelphous stamens, arranged in groups of five to ten.
Polyadelphous flowers, such as those of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), have stamens joined together at the base.
The polyadelphous stamens of the okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) form distinct bundles.
