Definitions

1. noun

The condition of having one sex organ, typically a single ovary or a single stamen, in a plant.

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

2. noun

A type of reproductive system in plants where both male and female reproductive parts are found on the same plant, but not on the same flower.

“The gardener explained the monoecism of the cattail plant to the visitors.”