Why the notches of a fern leaf or the stamen of a water lily?
"The Wedding Ring" by T. De Witt Talmage
In some grasses the stamens mature earlier, (=protandry=) while in others the stigmas protrude long before the stamens (=protogyny=).
"A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses" by Rai Bahadur K. Ranga Achariyar
Each stamen supported a tiny figure carved out of ivory, holding a musical instrument.
"Mizora: A Prophecy" by Mary E. Bradley
Diagram of one of the two stamens.
"More Science From an Easy Chair" by Sir E. Ray (Edwin Ray) Lankester
Within the flower, upon the green velvet stamens, sat a very delicate and graceful little maiden.
"Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" by Hans Christian Andersen
The obvious fitness of knots to represent the stamens of flowers is exemplified in Illustration 93.
"Art in Needlework" by Lewis F. Day
The stamens, however, have undergone a remarkable modification.
"The Beauties of Nature" by Sir John Lubbock
That has an ovary, and every male plant has a stamen, and I think you said that they must have, didn't you?
"Every Girl's Book" by George F. Butler
The length of stamens is a fairly safe indication of self-fertility.
"Manual of American Grape-Growing" by U. P. Hedrick
The stamens of most flowers are numerous and conspicuous.
"Under the Maples" by John Burroughs
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Saffron crocus is valued for its bright red stamens uses for spice.
This great cut-leaf Japanese peony, Paeonia tenuifolia, opened its simple ruby-colored petals to reveal bright yellow stamen.
Saffron crocus is valued for its bright red stamens uses for spice.
Stamen 's Big Idea: Blankets Made From Open-Source Maps of the World.
"Encalmo Stamen" handmade glass ceiling light by Niche Modern 10w.
Its elegant plumes of fluffy whitish-cream or buff flowers, composed of stamens that soon drop, may reach 1 foot long.
In collaboration with Manhattan gallery Jen Bekman's 20x200 project, San Francisco studio Stamen Design is bringing back the craft and artistry of map-making.
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