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heterostyly

/ ˈhɛtərəˌstaɪlɪ /

noun

  1. the condition in certain plants, such as primroses, of having styles of different lengths, each type of style in flowers on different plants, which promotes cross-pollination

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Derived Forms

  • ˌheteroˈstylous, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of heterostyly1

C20: from Greek, from heteros different + stylos pillar

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