anthesis

[ an-thee-sis ]

/ ænˈθi sɪs /

the period or act of expansion in flowers, especially the maturing of the stamens.

Origin of anthesis

1825–35; < New Latin < Greek ánthēsis bloom, equivalent to anthē- (verbid stem of antheîn to bloom) + -sis -sis

These glands secrete a viscid juice at the time of anthesis.

A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses |Rai Bahadur K. Ranga Achariyar
Anthesis, anthropocosmic—— Say, I'm glad you didn't call me that!

Left Guard Gilbert |Ralph Henry Barbour
Anthesis, the period or the act of the expansion of a flower.

The Elements of Botany |Asa Gray
Relation of temperature to anthesis and blossom drop of the tomato together with a histological study of the pistils.

The Tomato |Paul Work

These swellings help to spread out the branches especially at the time of anthesis.

A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses |Rai Bahadur K. Ranga Achariyar

anthesis

/ (ænˈθiːsɪs) /

the time when a flower becomes sexually functional

C19: via New Latin from Greek: full bloom, from anthein to bloom, from anthos flower

anthesis

[ ăn-thē′sĭs ]

The period during which a flower is fully open and functional. Also called efflorescence