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Definitions

pistil

n. female reproductive organ of a flower, typically consisting of a stigma, style and ovary

Other words in the Wild Florida Photo glossary with definitions related to the above word.

style

n. the usually narrowed portion of the pistil connecting the stigma to the ovary

stigma

n. the portion of the pistil which is receptive to pollen

gynophore

n. an elongated stalk bearing the pistil in some flowers

dichogamous

a. where perfect (having both male and female characteristics) flowers develop in phases, with the maturation of the stamens(pollen dispersal from anthers) and pistils(stigma receptivity) occurring at different times to prevent self-polination

dioecious

a. having imperfect flowers where the staminate(male) and pistillate(female) flowers are borne on separate plants

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