protandrous

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protandrous (prəʊˈtændrəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  (of hermaphrodite or monoecious plants) maturing the anthers before the stigma
2.  Compare protogynous (of hermaphrodite animals) producing male gametes before female gametes
 
pro'tandry
 
n

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