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Diplostemonous

Dipˊlo-stem′o-nous

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Adj.

[Gr. [GREEK] double + [GREEK] the warp, a thread.]

(Bot.)

Having twice as many stamens as petals, as the geranium.

R. Brown.

Definition 2024

diplostemonous

diplostemonous

English

Adjective

diplostemonous ‎(not comparable)

(botany) Having twice as many stamens as petals in two whorls, the inner aligned with the petals.
(botany, uncommon) Having twice as many stamens as petals.

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