Section IX. STAMENS IN PARTICULAR.
[281.] Andrœcium is a technical name for the staminate system of a flower (that is, for the stamens taken together), which it is sometimes convenient to use. The preceding section has dealt with modifications of the flower pertaining mainly to calyx and corolla. Those relating to the stamens are now to be indicated. First as to
282. Insertion, or place of attachment. The stamens usually go with the petals. Not rarely they are at base
Epipetalous, that is, inserted on (or adnate to) the corolla, as in Fig. [283]. When free from the corolla, they may be
Fig. 283. Corolla of Morning Glory laid open, to show the five stamens inserted on it, near the base.
Hypogynous, inserted on the receptacle under the pistil or gynœcium.