stamen

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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

Commonly known as moth mullein for its antenna-like stamens, this species was introduced to North America in the 1800s and lives an unassuming life in fields and meadows.

From Seattle Times

Three generations are gathered round in a tranquil circle, hunched over baskets and meticulously plucking stamens.

From The Guardian

Bees swarmed to their stamen, eager for pollen.

From Los Angeles Times

The flowers are large but more delicate in their architecture, though the stamen is a confection of pollen-bearing needles.

From Washington Post