1. of or relating to dichogamy; (of a flower or plant) having stamens and pistils that mature at different times, preventing self-fertilization
Usage: botanical term; also spelled dichogameous

Examples

• Many dichogamous flowers rely on insect pollinators to transfer pollen between plants.
• The dichogamous structure of this species ensures cross-pollination rather than self-pollination.
• Botanists study dichogamous plants to understand reproductive strategies in flowering species.
• This dichogamous herb produces mature pollen before its stigma becomes receptive.