What is filament in a flower?

The stamen of a flower — the part that produces pollen — consists of a slender stalk, called a filament and an anther. The filament supports the anther, which is where pollen develops. read more

Filament, in fact, can be a synonym for thread. In an incandescent light bulb, a fine wire called a filament is heated to high temperatures in a bulb that lacks oxygen to prevent the filament from catching fire as it is heated. read more

The filament of a flower is one of the male reproductive parts of the plant. When a flower opens, the filaments can be seen inside, thrusting up like stems within the flower itself. A filament is topped by the anther. read more

The filament and anther are part of the system that is essential for the plant to reproduce. Before a flower bud opens and produces and releases pollen, it is encased in protective leaf-like growths called sepals. read more