Gynostegium (Noun)
Meaning
The crown of the stamen in plants of the genus Asclepias.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In the genus Asclepias, the gynostegium consists of the anthers and stigma fused into a distinct unit.
- The morphology of the gynostegium is unique to the Asclepiadaceae and can be used for identification purposes.
- As the flowers of the Asclepias species mature, the gynostegium becomes more prominent and visible.
- Researchers study the structure of the gynostegium to understand the reproductive mechanisms of milkweed plants.
- The fusion of stamen and carpels in the gynostegium of Asclepias plants has been an area of interest for many botanists.