Stamineus
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Also known as: staminea, stamineum
A floral anatomy epithet indicating the stamens are prominent or conspicuous — projecting beyond the petals or so showy they are the main decorative feature. Appears as stamineus (masculine), staminea (feminine), or stamineum (neuter).
Etymology
From Latin stamineus, meaning "full of threads," from stamen/staminis (thread, stamen).
Example
“Calliandra (powder-puff plant) and Melaleuca staminea both carry this epithet for flowers whose silky, colourful stamens dwarf the petals entirely.”