monandrous

monandrous
/meuh nan"dreuhs/, adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by monandry.
2. Bot.
a. (of a flower) having only one stamen.
b. (of a plant) having such flowers.
[1800-10; < Gk mónandros. See MON-, -ANDROUS]

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