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Perfect (Flower)  [ Botany ]
Synonym: Bisexual flower

Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names

     
  A flower that has both male (androecium or stamens) and female (gynoecium or carpels) functional reproductive parts in the same flower. Also called a bisexual flower.  
     
Moreover refers to a whole plant whose flowers have both male and female parts.

(Compare with imperfect flowers.)

 

 

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