Term:
Anthers white
Anthers white
Definition:
Anthers that look white at anthesis either because the anther is white or because the pollen is white. White anthers are common in neotropical Lecythidaceae.
Anthers that look white at anthesis either because the anther is white or because the pollen is white. White anthers are common in neotropical Lecythidaceae.
Notes:
Species with white anthers and fodder pollen as a pollinator reward usually have yellow staminodes.
Species with white anthers and fodder pollen as a pollinator reward usually have yellow staminodes.