staminody

[ stam-uh-noh-dee ]

noun

, Botany.

1. the metamorphosis of any of various flower organs, as a sepal or a petal, into a stamen.

staminody

/ ˈstæmɪˌnəʊdɪ /

noun

1. the development of any of various plant organs, such as petals or sepals, into stamens

Word History and Origins

Origin of staminody¹

1865–70; alteration of staminodium, with -y ³ replacing -ium

Example Sentences

The conversion of bracts into stamens (staminody of bracts) has been observed in the case of Abies excelsa.

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