di·a·del·phous (d   -d l fs)adj. Having the filaments of a flower united into two groups: diadelphous stamens. [di- + Greek adelphos, brother.] |
diadelphous [ˌdaɪəˈdɛlfəs]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of stamens) having united filaments so that they are arranged in two groups
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of flowers) having diadelphous stamens
[from di-1 + Greek adelphos brother]
| diadelphous (d-dlfs) 1. Gathered into two groups or bundles of equal or different number. The stamens of certain flowers, such as those of some members of the bean family, are diadelphous. 2. Having stamens so arranged. |
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