Botany Dictionary

  • Stamen

    Stamen

    The male reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of an anther and a filament.

  • Stamen (2)

    Stamen (2)

    A male reproductive organ in a flower, typically consisting of a filament and an anther where pollen is produced.

  • Stamen (3)

    Stamen (3)

    A plant structure that produces pollen, typically composed of a stalk (filament) and an anther.

  • Sporophyte (2)

    Sporophyte (2)

    The part of the plant life cycle that produces spores, typically formed after fertilization in plants like ferns and mosses.

  • Sport

    Sport

    A genetic variation or mutation that occurs in a plant, leading to a new, distinct form or characteristic.

  • Spotted

    Spotted

    Marked with irregular, often contrasting, spots or patches of color.

  • Spur

    Spur

    A sharp, pointed projection, often found on plants or animals, used for defense or support.

  • Spur (2)

    Spur (2)

    A stiff, pointed structure found on plants, typically used for defense or reproduction.

  • Spur-pruning

    Spur-pruning

    The practice of cutting back a plant’s spurs, or short stems, to encourage more growth or flowering.

  • Spurred

    Spurred

    Having or equipped with a spur or sharp projection, typically used for defense or reproduction.