Tetradynamia
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Translingual
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From tetra- + δύναμις (dúnamis, “strength”) + -ia.
Proper noun
[edit]Tetradynamia
- (obsolete) A taxonomic class within the kingdom Plantae – a polyphyletic taxon comprising all tetradynamous plants (those having four long stamens and two short stamens in each flower).
Usage notes
[edit]This taxon was erected by Carl Linnaeus as an aid in classification, but was not intended to represent a natural grouping.