Bearing or producing anthers; having anthers present or well-developed.
From Latin 'anthera' (anther) + '-ferous' (from 'ferre,' to bear or carry). This term combines classical elements to mean 'anther-bearing,' following patterns used since the 18th century.
The '-ferous' suffix appears in words like 'pestiferous' (bearing plague) and 'odiferous' (bearing odor), so 'antheriferous' is nature's way of saying 'this flower is seriously pollen-producing.'
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