Anther appendage variability.jpg

Three anthers, themselves showing variability in size, demonstrating how the anther appendage may appear to greatly exceed the locules, or be absent. From fresh material. Anthers ± 1mm. This character is difficult to observe on many dried specimens, because the length of anthesis, in particular the longevity of the anthers is short, and because anthers drop off – they are attached by delicate filaments - or wither soon after dehiscence, therefore many do not have visible anthers.