staminal
1 Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of staminal1
First recorded in 1835–45; stamin- + -al 1
Origin of staminal2
First recorded in 1775–85; stamin(a) 1 + -al 1
Example Sentences
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In Coronilla varia, and in several other species of Coronilla, there is no nectar in the staminal tube or in the tube of the corolla.
From More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Sir Francis Darwin
This takes place chiefly in the staminal whorl, but usually the additional parts produced form a symmetrical whorl with the others.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various
Especially attend about the nectary exterior to the staminal tube.
From More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Sir Francis Darwin
Your view seems most ingenious and probable; but ascertain in a good many cases that the nectar is actually within the staminal tube.
From More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Sir Francis Darwin
In the staminal whorl especially it is common to find additional rows.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" by Various
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