1. (of a plant or flower) having male and female reproductive organs in separate flowers on the same plant or on different plants
Usage: botany; also spelled dioecious in some contexts, though diclinous is more specific to flower structure

Examples

• Ginkgo trees are diclinous, with male and female flowers on separate trees.
• The diclinous flowers of the holly plant require both male and female plants for berry production.
• Many crop plants are diclinous, necessitating careful pollination management.
• Diclinous species often show distinct differences between male and female individuals.