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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. crocus Pistil and stamens Hibiscus flower parts Flower anatomy angiosperm life cycle angiosperm floral anatomy 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 diagrams

stamen: References & Edit History

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  • Melissa Petruzzello
    Melissa Petruzzello (she/her) is Assistant Managing Editor and covers plants, algae, fungi, insects, spiders, renewable energy and environmental engineering. She also handles certain topics in Christianity, notably Protestant history and churches. 

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Type Description Contributor Date
Added cross-references. Apr 03, 2023
Add new Web site: Academia - Stamen structure and function. Feb 14, 2022
Removed media. Sep 22, 2021
Added images reflecting stamen diversity. Feb 16, 2018
Article thoroughly revised. Feb 16, 2018
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Science - Stamen. Feb 18, 2011
New article added. Mar 12, 2009
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