Definition

Describing a type of flower where the stamens are grouped into two sets or bundles.

Example

The diadelphous stamens of the plant make it easy to identify its species.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some flowers have a diadelphous structure?

Yeah, it's interesting how they group their stamens like that.

I think it really helps with pollination too.

Definitely! Nature has such clever designs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diadelphous → It is formed from "dia-" (meaning through or apart) and "adelphos" (meaning brother). The term describes a condition in botany where the stamens of a flower are united in two groups, hence the idea of being 'brotherly' or 'together' in pairs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'brothers' ('adelphos') being 'together' in 'two groups' ('dia-') — that's why diadelphous refers to stamens grouped in pairs.

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