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Definition of isadelphous

: having the separate bundles of stamens in a diadelphous flower equal in number

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History and Etymology for isadelphous

probably from (assumed) New Latin isadelphus, from New Latin is- + -adelphus -adelphous

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“Isadelphous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isadelphous. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.

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