diadelphous

English

Etymology

From di- +‎ Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós) +‎ -ous.

Adjective

diadelphous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Having its stamens fused together at least partly by the filaments so that they form two separate bundles, or a bundle and a lone separate stamen.

Usage notes
  • Said of either a flower or of a plant bearing such flowers.
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