Paten is a plate used in Christian services or rites.
Patens may also refer to:
Plants Bulbophyllum patens, a species of orchid Canna patens, a plant in the family Cannaceae Delphinium patens, a species of larkspur known by the common names zigzag larkspur and spreading larkspur Encyclia patens, a species of orchid Eucalyptus patens, a eucalyptus tree, also known as yarri, blackbutt, Swan River blackbutt and Western Australia blackbutt Hamelia patens, a plant in the coffee family Rubiaceae Hedeoma patens, a small herb in the family Lamiaceae, commonly known as oregano chiquito Ilex patens, a plant in the family Aquifoliaceae endemic to Malaysia Juncus patens, a species of rush known by the common name spreading rush Orchis patens, a species of orchid Penstemon patens, a species of penstemon known by the common name Lone Pine beardtongue Physcomitrella patens, a moss Pulsatilla patens, commonly known as Eastern pasqueflower, prairie smoke, prairie crocus or cutleaf anemone Salvia patens, a herbaceous perennial, also known as gentian sage or spreading sage Spartina patens, a cordgrass, also known as salt marsh hay and saltmeadow cordgrass Verticordia patens, a woody shrub of Western Australia
Animals Omoglymmius patens, a species of beetle in the family Rhysodidae Paratrophon patens, a species of sea snail in the family Muricidae