Question

What is epiphyllous stamen?

Answer 1

Stamen:

1. The stamen is a flower's male reproductive organ.
2. A typical stamen consists of two parts: the filament and the anther.
3. The filament is a slender, long stalk.
4. The anther is the stamen's terminal bilobed component.
5. Stamens can be linked together or to other parts of the flower, such as petals.

Epiphyllous stamen:

1. The stamens that are connected to the perianth of the flower are referred to as epiphyllous stamens.
2. The flowers of the Liliaceae family are mostly equipped with epiphyllous stamens.
3. Example - lily flower