Anther: The terminal portion of a stamen of a flowering plant. The pollen sacs containing pollen are borne on the anther.*
In this image, the tulip’s six anthers are purple.
*Allaby, M. (2006). A dictionary of plant sciences (Revised ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Microclimate: The atmospheric characteristics prevailing within a small space, usually in the layer near the ground that is affected by the ground surface.* The sheltered corner…
Orthostichous: With parts arranged in straight ranks or rows.* The individual flowers in the flowering spikes of this obedient plant (Physostegia) are arranged in straight,…
Calyptra: Hood or cap, as with the fused calyx of California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) or onions (Allium)* The papery covering of these Allium blooms is called…
Flush: Emergence of leaves or flowers on woody plants.* As the flowers begin to fade on the redbuds (Cercis canadensis), the trees put out their flush…