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Plural
anthers
An anther is the pollen-producing part of a flower's stamen — like a tiny, often yellow, dust-filled capsule at the top of a slender stalk. It's where pollen grains mature and are released to fertilize other flowers, making it essential for plant reproduction.
The bright yellow anthers of the lily were covered in fine pollen.
During anther dehiscence, the anther splits open to release pollen into the air.
Botanists examine anther morphology under a microscope to study plant fertility.
Each stamen consists of a filament and an anther, with the latter producing male gametes.
In some orchids, the anther is fused with the stigma to form a single structure called a column.
anthos
Comes from Ancient Greek 'ἄνθος' (ánthos), meaning 'flower'. It denotes the floral organ itself and forms the basis of botanical terms related to blossoms and reproduction. Examples include anther, anthocyanin, anthology, anthesis.