(see quot. 1856). [ < scientific Latin stylostemon (1751 or earlier) < stylo-stylo-comb. form + ancient Greek στήμων warp, thread, taken in the sense ‘stamen’ (see stamenn.).]
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1856 J. S. HenslowDict. Bot.Stylostemon, an epigynous stamen, originating in adhesion of the filament to the style.