Why Might Some Anthers Be Inside the Flower?

The ​anther​ of a flower is a structure in the ​stamen​, the male part of a flower. Not all flowers have stamens. The anther of a flower is vital for plants that reproduce sexually through the process of pollination.

Where are the anthers of a flower?

You can see the anthers by looking at the parts which stick out from the middle of the flower and have pollen on them. The anthers are the oval structure on the end of the filament of the stamen.

What are inside anthers?

Anthers are usually compartmentalized and contain the pollen grains (microgametophytes). The pistil, or female part of the flower, is composed of one or a number of carpels (collectively called the gynoecium) that fuse to…