Definition

A condition where there are two or more types of flowers that differ in the length of their reproductive parts, or the alternation between male and female generations in certain species.

Example

The plant exhibits heterogony, showing different flower types with varying stamen and pistil lengths.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term heterogony?

No, I haven't! What does it mean?

It's about the different types of flowers that have varying lengths of stamens and pistils.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know flowers could be that diverse.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heterogony → It is formed from "hetero-" (from Greek "heteros", meaning different) and "gonia" (from Greek "gonia", meaning generation or origin). The word refers to the generation of different forms or types.

Memory Tip

Think of 'different' ('hetero-') types being 'generated' ('gonia') — that's what heterogony means.

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