heterostyled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heterostyled
Example Sentences
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Most of the species in this genus are heterostyled or dimorphic; that is, they present two forms,—one long-styled with short stamens, and the other short-styled with long stamens.
From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles
This species is heterostyled, like the preceding ones; but amongst the varieties distributed by florists the long-styled form is rare, as it is not valued.
From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles
Another view seems at first sight probable, namely, that an incapacity to be fertilised in certain ways has been specially acquired by heterostyled plants.
From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles
Rubiaceae. size of anthers. stigmas. number of heterostyled genera.
From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles
What there is in the constitution or structure of the members of this family which favours their becoming heterostyled, I cannot conjecture.
From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles
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