Excipule
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The excipule is attached to the anther, protecting the pollen grains.
Definition:The upper, bilocular portion of the stamen, containing pollen sacs that contain pollen grains.
From anther
Example:The excipule aids in the release and transport of pollen.
Definition:Microscopic grains produced by the male organs of plants, containing the male gametes and capable of fertilizing female gametes.
From pollen
Example:The excipule is a key component of the stamen structure.
Definition:The male reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of a filament and an anther.
From stamen
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