How to Use anther in a Sentence

anther

noun
  • Use a small paint brush or cotton swab to gather pollen from the central anther of the male flower.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 July 2026
  • Wight says that this process can be done using a small Q-tip to transfer pollen from the anthers to the stigmas.
    Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The pollen simply needs to move from the anther (male plant part) to the stigma (female plant part), all within the same flower.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
  • Insects, usually bees, or a strong breeze will transfer the lightweight pollen grains from anther to stigma.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
  • Flowers are the reproductive parts of plants, typically containing pistils, stamens, anthers, ovules, etc.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025

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