Staminate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Staminate is an adjective meaning (botany) Having functional stamens, but (typically) no carpels.
Meaning
(botany) Having functional stamens, but (typically) no carpels.
Example Sentences
The tree is diaecious, and those who would have fruit must be careful to get both staminate and pistillate trees.
Synonyms for staminate
Depending on context, synonyms include antheral, male.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antheral, male, strobilus, catkin, males, aments.
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