Term:
Staminal tube
Staminal tube
Definition:
A floral tube formed by the fusion of androecial tissue, usually the filaments.
A floral tube formed by the fusion of androecial tissue, usually the filaments.
Glossary Details:
Title: Staminal tube. Photo by C. A. Gracie.
Description: Staminal tube of Guarea michel-moddei based on Mori et al. 20963 from the vicinity of Saül, French Guiana. Note that the anthers are adnate to the inside of the tube.