Stigma
/STIG-muh/🌸 Flower Parts●● Intermediate
The receptive surface at the top of the pistil where pollen grains land and germinate. Often sticky or feathery to effectively capture pollen. Connected to the ovary via the style.
Etymology
From Greek stigma, meaning "mark, point, puncture."
Example
“Wind-pollinated grasses have feathery stigmas that extend beyond the flower to catch airborne pollen.”