The New International Encyclopædia/Diclinous Plant

​DIC′LINOUS PLANT (Gk. δι-, di-, double + κλίνειν, klinein, to incline). A plant which has stamens and pistils in separate flowers. If the two kinds of flowers are on the same individual, the plant is called ‘monœcious’; if on different individuals, ‘diœcious.’ See Pollination.

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