Flowers
Anther dehiscence

Anther (pollen-bearing portion of stamen) classification based on dehiscence (splitting when mature).
| longitudinal | Dehiscing (splitting at maturity) along long axis of theca. |  | 
| poricidal | Dehiscing (splitting at maturity) through a pore at apex of theca. |  | 
| transverse | Dehiscing (splitting at maturity) at right angles to long axis of theca. |  | 
| valvular | Dehiscing (splitting at maturity) through a pore covered by a flap of tissue. |  |