Calycanthus occidentalis
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Calycanthus occidentalis, commonly called spice bush or western sweetshrub, is a species of flowering shrub in the family Calycanthaceae that is native to California. It grows along streams and moist
Spice Bush JCB
Spice Bush bud JCB
Stamen
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The stamen is a part consisting of the male reproductive organs of a flower. Collectively, the stamens form the androecium.
Calycanthus occidentalis
…According to Munz and Keck, the tepals can be up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long for a potential flower width of 12 cm (4.7 in). The tepals enclose about 10–15 stamens. The flowers are pollinated by beetles of the family Nitidulidae. The chromosome count is 2n= 22…
Stamens of a Hippeastrum with white filaments and prominent anthers carrying pollen
Hippeastrum flowers showing stamens above the style (with its terminal stigma)
Closeup of stamens and pistil of Lilium 'Stargazer'
Cross section of a Lilium stamen, with four locules surrounded by the tapetum