anisostemonous
|a-ni-so-ste-mo-nous|
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/ˌænɪsoʊˈstiːmənəs/
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/ˌænɪsəʊˈstiːmənəs/
unequal stamens in flowers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anisostemonous' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'aniso-' meaning 'unequal' and 'stemon' meaning 'thread' or 'stamen.'
Historical Evolution
'anisostemonous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots to describe flowers with stamens of unequal length.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having stamens of unequal length,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in botanical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having stamens of unequal length or arrangement, especially in flowers.
The flower is anisostemonous, with stamens of different lengths.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 17:40