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The male reproductive organ of a flower. The
stamens are collectively referred to as the
androecium. A typical stamen consists of a
stalk, or filament with an anther, the
pollen-bearing organ, at its apex, but in
some primitive plants, such as Magnolia, the
stamen may not be markedly differentiated.
The number and position of the stamens are
important characters in the classification of
flowering plants. Generally the more advanced
plant families have fewer stamens, but they
are often positioned more effectively so that
the likelihood of successful pollination is
not reduced.