plural stamens also stamina
ˈstā-mə-nə 
ˈsta-
ˈsta-
: a microsporophyll of a seed plant
specifically
: the pollen-producing male organ of a flower that consists of an anther and a filament see flower illustration
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Flowers are the reproductive parts of plants, typically containing pistils, stamens, anthers, ovules, etc.
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Papery white blooms with golden stamens put on a long-lasting display from June to August, while foliage takes on jewel tones in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Its flowers, however, are exceedingly unusual with their pyrotechnic, gold-tipped, purple stamens.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Double flowers occur from mutations that convert the pollen-producing stamens and other reproductive organs into petals.
—Claire Therese Hemingway, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2025
The stamens were twisted, unlike most other varieties, which were straight.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
As July progresses, the many tiny blooms — each with four petals and fuzzy stamens — will appear like pink, fluffy balls of yarn.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Botanically speaking, azaleas usually have 5 stamens, rhododendrons often have 10 or more.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Papery white blooms with golden stamens put on a long-lasting display from June to August, while foliage takes on jewel tones in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Its flowers, however, are exceedingly unusual with their pyrotechnic, gold-tipped, purple stamens.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Double flowers occur from mutations that convert the pollen-producing stamens and other reproductive organs into petals.
—Claire Therese Hemingway, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2025
The stamens were twisted, unlike most other varieties, which were straight.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
As July progresses, the many tiny blooms — each with four petals and fuzzy stamens — will appear like pink, fluffy balls of yarn.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Botanically speaking, azaleas usually have 5 stamens, rhododendrons often have 10 or more.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
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“Stamen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamen. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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stamen
noun
sta·men
ˈstā-mən
plural stamens also stamina
ˈstā-mə-nə
ˈstam-ə-
: an organ of a flower that consists of an anther and a filament and produces the pollen
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