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Pistil and stamens Diagram showing the reproductive process in flowering plants, from pollen transfer on the anther to the stigma, fertilization inside the ovary, seed formation, and growth of a seedling. Key parts like pistil, stamen, pollen grain, and seed embryo are labeled. Close-up of a passion-flower blossom (Passiflora) with five pink petals, five sepals, a fringed purple corona, yellow-green stamens, ovary, and three styles at the center. Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum) flower parts Flower anatomy floral diagrams A diagram showing a bee collecting pollen from the stamen of one yellow flower, then flying to another flower of the same type and depositing pollen onto its pistil, illustrating cross-pollination in angiosperms. Floral diagram Self-pollination

pistil: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Mentioned role in pollination and use as a diagnostic character. Feb 16, 2018
Media added. Feb 16, 2018
Modified link of Web site: The University of the Western Cape - Department of Biodiversity & Conservation Biology - Pistil. Jan 02, 2014
Media added. Mar 23, 2010
Added new Web site: The University of the Western Cape - Department of Biodiversity & Conservation Biology - Pistil. Apr 18, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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