Anther

[Gr. antheros, flowery, blooming.] ( Bot.) The e ential part of the male or fertilizing organ of flowering plants, at the top of the filament. It contains the pollen-cells which are considered nece ary for im pregnating the female. - See STAMEN. An'theral, a. That relates to anthers. Antheri'ceæ, n. pl. ( Bot. ) The Asphodels, a tribe of plants, ord. Liliacese. They have tubers or fleshy fascicled roots, and no bulbs, but their ovary is free. Leaves never coriaceous nor permanent.