pistillode

/pɪˈstɪləʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A stamen that resembles a pistil in structure but lacks fertile anthers; often found in plants that have reduced or imperfect flowers.

“The pistillode of the orchid was small and difficult to locate.”

Synonyms

  • androecium
  • stamen

Antonyms

  • pistil
  • stigma