Gynandrism is a term that refers to plants which have both male and female reproductive organs. Another term used to describe this characteristic is hermaphroditism. The term monoecy can also be used which refers to plants that have both male and female flowers on the same plant. Androgyny can denote animals or individuals that have a mixture of masculine and feminine characteristics. Gender-bending can also refer to individuals who do not conform to traditional gender norms. Finally, polygamy can signify the practice of having multiple spouses, which may be applicable to animals that have multiple partners. All of these terms relate to the idea of a blending of male and female characteristics.