Stamen - Wikipedia A stamen typically consists of a stalk called the filament and an anther which contains microsporangia Most commonly, anthers are two-lobed (each lobe is termed a locule) and are attached to the filament either at the base or in the middle area of the anther
Parts of a Flower – Diagram and Functions Pollination Processes Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma This process can occur through self-pollination or cross-pollination: Self-pollination: This occurs when the pollen from an anther deposits onto the stigma of the same flower or another flower on the same plant
Anther anther: part of the stamen that contains the pollen Any discussion about pollinators pollination should include anthers, the pollen-producing portion of the stamen
Anther - Illinois Extension Anther The yellow, pouch-like part inside of the flower that holds pollen grains It is usually on top of a long stalk that looks like a fine hair