A hermaphrodite plant is one that possesses both male and female reproductive organs. More specifically, the flowers on a hermaphrodite plant contain both male and female sex organs. These flowers are also called bisexual flowers. When a plant contains these types of flowers, it is considered monoecious.
Feature | Description |
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Definition | Plant having both male and female sex organs. |
Flower Type | Hermaphrodite/Bisexual (containing both sexes) |
Terminology | Monoecious plant |
In summary, a hermaphrodite plant has flowers that contain both male and female parts, making the plant monoecious.