sternotribe

\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌtrīb\ adjective

Etymology: stern- + -tribe

: touching the undersurface; especially : having stamens and pistils so arranged as to touch the sternum of a visiting insect

sternotribe flowers

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sterˈnotribe adjective

(Gr tribē a rub) pollinated by touching an insect's undersurface

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Main Entry: ↑sternum