pistillate

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Adjective pistillate has 2 senses

carpellate, pistillate - bearing or consisting of carpels
pistillate - having gynoecia, or pistils, the ovule-bearing organ of a seed plant
Antonym: androgynous (indirect, via male, female)
Antonym: male (indirect, via female, androgynous)

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Pistillate

Definition:

An adjective that refers to a plant or flower having pistils but lacking stamens, therefore unable to produce pollen.

Senses:

Of or relating to a female reproductive organ in a flowering plant.
Referring to a plant or flower that produces only female reproductive organs.

Examples:

1. The pistillate flowers of this species attract pollinators with their vibrant colors and sweet scent.

2. Pistillate plants are dependent on neighboring staminate plants for pollination.

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