noun
- Plural of anthesis; the period during which a flower is fully open and functional, typically when pollen is released.
Usage: botanical term; used in botany and horticulture
Examples
- The antheses of the cherry blossoms lasted only a few weeks.
- Botanists study the antheses of different plant species to understand pollination timing.
- During antheses, the flower's stamens release pollen into the air.
- The antheses of these wildflowers occur in late spring.