The only thing I can see that they are useful for is fucking with new Botanists!!! I actually thought that they were pistils during a quick inspection, but upon closer inspection, I found it to be a hermie. If there is no other signs of stress or distress, I aint worrying about it. Everything else is fine.mines at its 6th day of flower. no signs of sex. the rest of the plant looks healthy and really green. the top half of some of the stipules are what looking to be dying. are the stipules used for anything important?