staminody


sta·mi·no·dy

S0700400 (stā′mə-nō′dē, stăm′ə-)n. Transformation of a floral organ into a stamen.
[staminode + -y.]

staminody

(ˈstæmɪˌnəʊdɪ) n (Botany) the development of any of various plant organs, such as petals or sepals, into stamens

staminody

the metamorphosis of various flower organs, as petals or sepals, into stamens.See also: Flowers