Question

Distinguish between the following pair:

Polyandraus and Polyadephous androecium

Answer 1

1. Polyandraus androecium- Polyandrous Androecium is when filaments of stamen are free.
2. Polyadelphous androecium- The stamens of a flower are fused by their filaments in this condition, forming several clusters or groups. The filaments are joined here, but the anthers are free.

Polyandraus androecium	Polyadelphous androecium
Filaments of stamen are free	Filaments of stamen are fused.
2. Example: Petunia.	2. Example: Bombax