In botanical terms, monandrous simply means to have a single
stamen. Primitive
orchid families display this characteristic, as well as many other families throughout the plant world. Single
stamens are usually a display of a relatively primitive plant, most plants have multiple stamens, allowing for more
pollen to be produced and a greater reproductive possibility. The stamen is part of the male reproductive system of the plant. The stamen is subdivided into the
anther, and the filament. Collectively the male reproductive system is called the
androecium. In classifying plants, where the filament attaches is often a characteristic used in determining families.
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