stamin

/ˈsteɪmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a part of a plant that is responsible for supporting the leaves and flowers, consisting of the stem, petioles, and peduncles.

“The stamin of the rose plant helped support the large, fragrant flowers.”

Synonyms

  • flowering stem
  • inflorescence

Antonyms

  • leaf
  • petiole