'anandrous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anandros,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'andros' meant 'man' or 'male.'

'anandros' was adopted into scientific Latin as 'anandrus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anandrous.'

Initially, it meant 'without a male' or 'lacking male organs,' and over time it evolved into its current botanical meaning of 'lacking stamens.'