Term:
Antesepalous
Antesepalous
Definition:
Referring to structures, usually stamens, inserted opposite or facing the sepals.
Referring to structures, usually stamens, inserted opposite or facing the sepals.
Glossary Details:
Title: A flower with reflexed stamens. Drawing by B. Angell.
Description: A haplostemonous flower with reflexed, antesepalous stamens. In many species the stamens are erect and shed their pollen before the stigma is reception. These kinds of flowers are protandrous.