Stamen

For the Bulgarian physician, see Stamen Grigorov. For the data visualization and cartography studio, see Stamen Design. For the structure in cryptogams, see Antheridium.
Stamens of a Hippeastrum with white filaments and prominent anthers carrying pollen

The stamen (pl.: stamina or stamens) is a part consisting of the male reproductive organs of a flower. Collectively, the stamens form the androecium.[1]

  1. ^ Beentje, Henk (2010). The Kew Plant Glossary. Richmond, Surrey: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN 978-1-84246-422-9., p. 10