plural stamens also stamina
ˈstā-mə-nə 
ˈsta-
ˈsta-
: a microsporophyll of a seed plant
specifically
: the pollen-producing male organ of a flower that consists of an anther and a filament see flower illustration
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Hoplia damage: Adult hoplia beetles can destroy our beautiful blooms and stamens with their chewing.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
When To Cut Zinnias For Vases Harvest zinnias when the little yellow flowers (stamens) begin to develop in the center.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Semi-double: Flowers have prominent stamens but a large number of outer petals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
The 130-piece kit includes 25 stamens, 45 flowers, 50 leaves, 8 bases, and a watering pot.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
Papery white blooms with golden stamens put on a long-lasting display from June to August, while foliage takes on jewel tones in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
Pure white petals encircle golden stamens and glow at dusk.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
Herbaceous 'Belle Center': Almost fully double blooms form around a cluster of stamens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
Flowers may be single, semi-double, or double, usually with a central burst of bright yellow stamens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
When To Cut Zinnias For Vases Harvest zinnias when the little yellow flowers (stamens) begin to develop in the center.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Semi-double: Flowers have prominent stamens but a large number of outer petals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
The 130-piece kit includes 25 stamens, 45 flowers, 50 leaves, 8 bases, and a watering pot.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
Papery white blooms with golden stamens put on a long-lasting display from June to August, while foliage takes on jewel tones in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
Pure white petals encircle golden stamens and glow at dusk.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
Herbaceous 'Belle Center': Almost fully double blooms form around a cluster of stamens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
Flowers may be single, semi-double, or double, usually with a central burst of bright yellow stamens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
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“Stamen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamen. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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stamen
noun
sta·men
ˈstā-mən
plural stamens also stamina
ˈstā-mə-nə
ˈstam-ə-
: an organ of a flower that consists of an anther and a filament and produces the pollen
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