[...] the stamens, which are definite in number, normally obdiplostemonous (namely, the stamens are in two alternating whorls, those of the outer whorl opposite the petals – see Fig. 102) [...]
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Obdiplostemonous — Ob*dip lo*stem o*nous, a. [Pref. ob + diplostemonous.] (Bot.) Having twice as many stamens as petals, those of the outer set being opposite the petals; said of flowers. Gray. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
obdiplostemonous — ob·diplostemonous … English syllables
obdiplostemonous — … Useful english dictionary
Obdiplostemony — Ob*dip lo*stem o*ny, n. (Bot.) The condition of being obdiplostemonous. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
diplostemonous — |diplō|stēmənəs, tem adjective Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin diplostemonus, from New Latin dipl + (assumed) New Latin stemonus stemonous : having the stamens in two whorls each of which has the same number as the petals and usually … Useful english dictionary
ob- — prefix (also oc before c, of before f, op before p) occurring mainly in words of Latin origin, meaning: 1 exposure, openness (object; obverse). 2 meeting or facing (occasion; obvious). 3 direction (oblong; offer). 4 opposition, hostility, or… … Useful english dictionary
obdiplostemony — noun see obdiplostemonous … Useful english dictionary
