Definition

The part of a flower that includes all the male reproductive organs, known as stamens, which produce pollen.

Example

The androecium of the flower is essential for its reproduction as it contains the stamens.

Conversation

Have you ever studied the androecium of flowers in botany class?

Not really, I mostly focus on the petals and leaves.

The androecium is actually pretty interesting; it's all the stamens together!

That does sound cool! I should learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Androecium → It is formed from "andro-" (from Greek "aner", meaning man) and "oikos" (meaning house). The word refers to the male reproductive part of a flower, symbolically representing the 'house of men' in botanical terms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'man' ('andro-') and 'house' ('oikos') to remember that 'androecium' refers to the male reproductive structure in flowers, as if it is the 'house of men' in the plant world.

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