Question

Differentiate between Monadelphous, Syngenesious and Synandrous Stamens.

Answer 1

S. No	Monadelphous Stamens	Syngenesious Stamens	Synandrous Stamens
(i)	All the stamens of a flower are fused in one bundle by their filaments only.	Anthers of all the stamens are fused.	Anthers and filaments of all the stamens are fused.
(ii)	Staminal tube is formed around the base of the pistil which may extend to cover the style.	Fused anthers make a tube around the style.	Fused anthers and filaments form a compact mass.
(iii)	Anthers and upper part of the Filaments are free.	Filaments of all the stamens are free.	No part of stamen is free.