exsertile

/ɛkˈsɜːrtɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or having sterile flowers or infertile pollen

“The scientist studied the exsertile flowers of the rare plant species.”

2. noun

A plant that produces sterile flowers or infertile pollen

“The exsertile plant in the garden failed to produce any viable seeds.”

Synonyms

  • infertile
  • sterile

Antonyms

  • fertile
  • productive