bao phấn
Definition
- Noun (Botany):
- Anther: The part of a flower's stamen (male reproductive organ) that produces and contains pollen. It is typically a sac-like structure located at the top of a slender filament.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Phấn hoa được sản xuất trong bao phấn. (Pollen is produced in the anther.)
- Bao phấn thường có màu vàng. (Anthers are often yellow.)
- Khi bao phấn chín, nó sẽ mở ra để giải phóng phấn hoa. (When the anther is ripe, it opens to release pollen.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical descriptions, the structure and mode of opening (dehiscence) of the bao phấn are key characteristics for identifying plant species.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhị hoa (n): Stamen. The entire male reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of the bao phấn (anther) and the filament.
- Phấn hoa (n): Pollen. The powdery substance produced by the bao phấn, containing the male gametes.
- Chỉ nhị (n): Filament. The slender stalk that supports the bao phấn.
Synonyms
- Anther (precise botanical term).
Related Terms (Botanical Context)
- Stamen: The male fertilizing organ of a flower, typically consisting of a pollen-containing anther and a filament.
- Pollen sac: A compartment within the anther where pollen is produced. A bao phấn typically contains multiple pollen sacs.
- Dehiscence: The natural splitting open of a plant structure, such as an anther, to release its contents.