Stigma

• Title

  Stigma

• Definition

  The part of the gynoecium receptive to pollen usually located at the summit of the style.

• Notes

  In pollination, pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma.

• Related Terms

  Stigma punctiform

  Stigma lobed

  Stigma convoluted

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