gynopara

/nɪˈpɑːrə/ (nɪ-PAR-ə)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of male sterile, seed-producing flower, particularly in the family Orchidaceae.

“The gynopara was an important characteristic in the orchid’s reproductive cycle.”

Synonyms

  • male flower
  • sterile flower

Antonyms

  • female flower
  • fertile flower