monspermy

/mɑnzˈspɛrmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The condition of bearing only one seed in a pod or capsule, especially in plants such as orchids or asclepiads.

“The rare orchid was a perfect example of monspermy, producing only a single seed capsule in its entire lifetime.”

Synonyms

  • haplospermy
  • monospermy

Antonyms

  • dysospermy
  • polyembryony