dichogamous
/daɪˈkɑɡəməs/
adjective
- Describing a plant in which the male and female reproductive parts mature at different times, preventing self-pollination.
- Many flowers are dichogamous, so they rely on insects to carry pollen between plants.
- The dichogamous nature of the avocado tree means it needs another tree nearby for fruit to develop.
- Gardeners often plant dichogamous species in groups to ensure cross-pollination.
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