gynostegium (Meaning)

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gynostegium (n)

the crown of the stamen in plants of the genus Asclepias

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the crown of the stamen in plants of the genus Asclepias

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The gynostegium, a complex structure in orchids, fuses the male and female reproductive organs.

The structure of the gynostegium varies greatly among orchid species, contributing to pollination diversity.

In some orchids, the gynostegium exhibits a rostellum, a sticky projection that aids in pollen transfer.

The gynostegium's pollinarium, a mass of pollen grains, plays a crucial role in orchid reproduction.