monothecal

/mɒnəˈθɛkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having one type of flower in a flower head.

“The monothecal flowers of the sunflower plant attract various species of bees.”

2. noun

A plant that has monothecal flowers.

“The garden was filled with a variety of monothecal plants, each with their unique blooms.”

Synonyms

  • monothelous
  • monotypic

Antonyms

  • polychaetous
  • polytypic