homogamous

/hɒməˈɡeɪməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having flowers of the same sex, i.e., all the flowers are either male or female, but not both on the same plant.

“The plant’s homogamous flowers make it easier to pollinate.”

2. noun

A plant with flowers of the same sex.

“The researcher studied the characteristics of the homogamous species in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • hermaphroditic
  • monomorphic
  • unisexual

Antonyms

  • dioecious
  • heterogamous