monotocous

/mɒnɒˈtɒkəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having only one ovary, as in some flowering plants.

“The biologist noted that the monotocous plant exhibited unique reproductive characteristics.”

2. noun

A plant with only one ovary, especially one that produces a single fruit or seed pod.

“The monotocous plant was observed to have a single, large fruit on its stem.”

Synonyms

  • monotypic
  • uniovular

Antonyms

  • multiovular
  • polytomous