A stamen typically consists of a stalk called the filament and an anther which contains microsporangia. Most … See more

• Stamen is the Latin word meaning "thread" (originally thread of the warp, in weaving).
• Filament derives from classical Latin filum, meaning "thread"
• Anther derives from French anthère, from classical Latin anthera, meaning "… See more

Depending on the species of plant, some or all of the stamens in a flower may be attached to the petals or to the floral axis. They also may be free-standing or fused to one another in many different ways, including fu… See more

A typical anther contains four microsporangia. The microsporangia form sacs or pockets (locules) in the anther (anther sacs or pollen sacs). The two separate locules on each side of an anther may fuse in… See more