heptagynia

/hɛptəɡˈnaɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in plants where the gynoecium is composed of seven carpels.

“The botanist studied the heptagynia of the rare orchid species.”

Synonyms

  • polycarpelia
  • polycarpy

Antonyms

  • monocarpelia
  • monocarpy