Definition of Staminode. Meaning of Staminode. Synonyms of Staminode

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Definition of Staminode

Staminode
Staminode Stam"i*node, n. (Bot.) A staminodium.

Meaning of Staminode from wikipedia

- botany, a staminode is an often rudimentary, sterile or abortive stamen, which means that it does not produce pollen.[page needed] Staminodes are frequently...
- most distinctive feature of the genus is the prominent staminode, an infertile stamen. The staminode takes a variety of forms in the different species; while...
- synsepal is pale green and the petals are brownish with pale edges. The staminode is yellow. This species is pollinated by hoverflies, in particular Allograpta...
- The genus differs from other genera in the Bignoniaceae in having a staminode that is longer than the stamens, tricolpate pollen, and a chromosome number...
- is spurred at its base. All other stamens are converted to staminodes. The outer staminodes are shorter than the labellum. The labellum is yellowish, with...
- insects s****ing nectar, and to leave again they have to climb up past the staminode, behind which they collect or deposit pollinia. Orchids of this genus...
- trigger appendage of the hooded staminode. Touching this trigger causes the release of the style from the contacted staminode, leading to rapid inward rolling...
- Flower) Archegonium Antheridium Androecium Pollen Stamen Anther Filament Staminode Tapetum Flower Aestivation Flower development Floral diagram Floral formula...
- flower. An abortive or rudimentary stamen is called a staminodium or staminode, such as in Scrophularia nodosa. The carpels and stamens of orchids are...
- scale-like motile staminodes sandwiched by pistillate and staminate flower zones are called interstice staminodes. These staminodes play a role in controlling...