Definition

Referring to a plant species that has both male and female reproductive organs on the same individual, allowing it to produce seeds without needing another plant for fertilization.

Example

Corn is a monecious plant because it has both male and female flowers on the same plant.

Conversation

Did you know that some plants are monecious?

Really? I thought most plants were either male or female.

Yeah, it means they have both male and female reproductive parts.

That's interesting! I didn't realize there were different types.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monecious → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning single or one) and "oikos" (Greek for house). The term refers to organisms that have both male and female reproductive structures in a single house or individual, hence the meaning of having one house for both sexes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning single and 'oikos' meaning house — this helps you remember that 'monecious' refers to having both male and female reproductive parts in one individual.

Visually Confused Words