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Stamen Meaning in English

word

ˈsteɪ.mən
STAY-muhn
stˈeɪmɛn
stay-MEN

Definition

The stamen is the part of a flower that produces pollen; it is usually made up of a thin stalk and a sac at the tip.

Usage & Nuances

'Stamen' is a botanical term, mainly used in scientific or educational contexts about flowers. It always refers to male reproductive part of the flower. Commonly paired with 'pistil,' the female part.

Example Sentences

The lily has a large yellow stamen.

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A bee collects pollen from the stamen of a flower.

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The stamen is important for making seeds.

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You can often see the yellow pollen on the stamen when you look closely at a flower.

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If the stamen is removed, the flower can’t produce pollen anymore.

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Unlike the pistil, the stamen is usually found in large numbers inside the same flower.

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