dichogamy

 
Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈkɒgəmi/

noun

[mass noun] Botany
  • the ripening of the stamens and pistils of a flower at different times, so that self-fertilization is prevented. Compare with homogamy (sense 3).

Derivatives

dichogamous

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek dikho- 'apart, in two' + gamos 'marriage'