noun
- the period during which a flower is fully open and functional
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The cherry trees reached anthesis in early spring.
- During anthesis, the flowers are most attractive to pollinators.
- The botanist recorded the exact date of anthesis for each specimen.
- Peak anthesis occurs when the stamens and pistils are fully developed.
- Weather conditions can significantly affect the timing of anthesis.
- The study examined how temperature influences anthesis in apple trees.