tetragynia

/ˌtɛtrəˈdʒaɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which a plant has four carpels or pistils in its flower.

“The botanist studied the unique tetragynia of the rare orchid species.”

Synonyms

  • four-carpelled
  • quadrifid

Antonyms

  • monocarpellary
  • monogynia