androecium

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Male parts of a flower that make pollen

noun
/ˌændrəˈisiəm/

Specialized

: androceo

The androecium consists of several stamens arranged around the pistil.

Examples

Some flowers have a very prominent androecium that makes up most of the blossom.
In botanical studies, the structure of the androecium is important for plant identification.
The androecium is vital for reproduction.
In botany, the androecium plays a crucial role.
In botanical studies, the structure of the androecium is important for plant identification.
The androecium consists of several stamens arranged around the pistil.
Some flowers have a very prominent androecium that makes up most of the blossom.

Surface Forms

androecium singular

androecia plural

Morphology

androecium = andro (opaque) = andr + ecium

The specific botanical meaning of 'androecium' is not directly derivable from its parts without specialized knowledge.

Etymology

Androecium comes from the Greek roots andr- 'male', as in android, and oikos 'house'. So an androecium is the 'male house' of a flower, the group of stamens that are the male parts and make pollen.