protandrous

/ prəʊˈtændrəs /

adjective

1. (of hermaphrodite or monoecious plants) maturing the anthers before the stigma
2. See protogynous
   (of hermaphrodite animals) producing male gametes before female gametes Compare protogynous

Derived Forms

• proˈtandry, noun

Example Sentences

Protandrous or Proterandrous, the anthers first maturing, 116.

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