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Glossary Term: Anther

The part of the stamen containing the pollen, in orchids often cap-like and usually consisting of two thecae.

Synonyms:

  • Anther cap
  • Operculum

Images:

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Coelogyne rhabdobulbon Schltr.

Anther

Bulbophyllum nephropetalum Schltr.

Anther

Habenaria lobbii Rchb.f.

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Anthers; after Bauer & Lindley

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Column of Paphiopedilum, after Engler & Prantl