Pollinium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pollinium is a noun meaning (palynology) A coherent mass of pollen, as in the milkweed and most orchids, which is dispersed as a single unit during pollination.
Meaning
(palynology) A coherent mass of pollen, as in the milkweed and most orchids, which is dispersed as a single unit during pollination.
Word Forms
- pollinia
Synonyms for pollinium
Depending on context, synonyms include polyad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pollinarium, palynoflora, pollen, pilum, palynologist, massula.
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