stamen
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This allowed them to identify a signal emitted by the maternal tissue that attracts pollen tubes by leading them to elongate along the stamen tissue and reach the site of fertilization.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2024
The second group was more lackadaisical, and its fresh stamen concentration peaked at the 45-minute mark.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2019
What is the primary difference between a stamen and a carpel?
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2018
“We’re trying to make the environmental movement more fun and diverse – it has become very dry and boring,” Sprinkle, 62, tells me, pointing to a suggestively exuberant hibiscus stamen.
From The Guardian ● May 15, 2017
I was the stamen in the middle of a twirling flower.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
Inside the egg, a surprise awaits: a bouquet of flowers made of white quartz wood anemones, each flower with gold wire stem and stamens.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
The hairy flower has a clear, glossy bottom and a yellow-orange tube that contains its stamens.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2023
Positively charged hummingbirds pull negatively charged plant stamens toward their beaks.
From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
Later in spring, bloom continues more demurely, when Magnolia wilsonii and M. sieboldii, a couple of Larson’s favorite species, produce fragrant, nodding white flowers with pink to crimson stamens.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2022
Sir Palomides interrupted with an explanation about pollen and stamens.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Are there certain things you always bring or exercises you do for stamina?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
The priority will be developing the stamina, pacing and tactical patience required over 12 rounds before pursuing another world title opportunity.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
They’re in it for the long haul—there is a sense of orderliness, of anger and energy being spent judiciously to preserve stamina.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
A scene-stealing character that requires massive talent and stamina, the role also calls for the actor to handle live fire as his hands are strapped to a pair of heavy prop candlesticks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
In the spring of 1937, he displayed such overwhelming acceleration and stamina that he was never off the lead at any stage of any race.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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Life Science: Plants
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