Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

monanthous

Adjective

/ˌmɒn.æn.θəs/

Definition

Having a single flower or bloom.

Examples

The monanthous structure of the lily made it stand out among the other flowers in the garden.
Unlike its polyanthous relatives, the monanthous species offers a singular, yet striking appearance.
Botanists often study monanthous plants for their unique growth habits and flowering patterns.

Meaning

Monanthous describes a plant or flower that produces only one flower or blossom per stem or inflorescence. This term is often used in botany to categorize plants based on their flowering characteristics.