what does the filament do in a flower

The filament is a long, thin structure that anchors the anther to the bottom or base of the flower. It is part of the stamen, which is the male reproductive part of a flower. The filament supports the anther, which is the structure that produces pollen. The function of the filament is to hold the anther up within the flower, making the pollen more accessible to pollinators and the wind. During the process of fertilization, pollen lands on the stigma, a tube grows down the style and enters the ovary. Male reproductive cells travel down the tube and join with the ovule, fertilizing it.