dithecous

/daɪˈθɛkəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to, or characteristic of, a plant that produces two types of seeds, typically one type that is small and numerous and another type that is larger and fewer in number, as in the case of coniferous plants.

“Some coniferous plants exhibit dithecous anemophily.”

2. noun

A type of plant that exhibits dithecous anemophily.

“The dithecous plants in the forest were found to be more resilient to pollution.”

Synonyms

  • bisporangiate
  • bisporangium

Antonyms

  • monosporangiate