Column
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Central organ formed by fusion of the male and female parts (stamen and pistil) in an orchid flower.

Alternative forms for Column : Gynandroecium, Gynostegium, Gynostemium.

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column of Apostasia sect. Apostasia, the two anthers removed

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column of Apostasia nuda R.Br.

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column of Habenaria lobbii Rchb.f.

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column of Neuwiedia inae de Vogel, with three fertile anthers

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column of Paphiopedilum, after Engler & Prantl