Monoecious
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Also known as: bisexual plant
A reproductive strategy where individual plants bear both male and female flowers, though these are separate structures. The male and female flowers may be in different locations on the plant — for example, corn has male tassels at the top and female ears lower on the stalk. Monoecious plants can often self-pollinate, though cross-pollination between individuals typically produces stronger offspring.
Etymology
Greek mono (one) + oikos (house) — literally "one house"
Example
“Birch trees are monoecious, bearing both drooping male catkins and upright female catkins on the same tree.”