Anther: the top part of a flower’s stamen that develops and contains pollen. Filament: the stalk-like portion of a flower’s stamen that supports the anther. What To Do Prep: Before you present this ...

It seems odd for a flower to offer up its reproductive organs for consumption. But Dellinger found that in the case of Axinaea plants, this was perfectly reasonable: The stamen of their flowers is ...

Note: Make sure you select "perfect flowers," which have male (stamen) and female (pistil) plant parts, such as those listed above. If you have allergies to certain plants, ...

Graphene aerogel, propped up on the stamen of a flower. The cube, which is roughly an inch across, probably weighs less than 5 milligrams.

Using a mobile stamen to slap away insect visitors maximizes pollination and minimizes costs to flowers, a study shows. For centuries scientists have observed that when a visiting insect's tongue ...