Anthers Collection (#2)

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) with ring of nectaries below stamens. Focus stacked

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower in visible light, nectar at base of petals. Stamens flip up sequentially with one still folded over the receptacle. Surrey, England, UK

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower in UV light, pollen and nectar at base of petals fluorescing. Insect pollinators are able to see position of rewards on offer. Surrey, England, UK

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower, pollen and nectar fluorescing in UV light. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Regal lily (Lilium regale) with Crab spider (Thomisidae sp) waiting to predate insects. Near Maoxian, Min Valley, Sichuan Province, China

Chinese meadow-rue (Thalictrum delavayi) flowers. Male phase below with stigmas hanging below immature stigmas, female phase above after stamens have fallen

Trailing fuschsia (Fuchsia procumbens) cultivated in alpine house, Surrey, England, UK. Native to New Zealand

Cats whiskers / Black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri). Pollinated by flies. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Southeast Asia

Pasture goatsbeard (Geropogon hybridus) flower, close-up. Cyprus. April

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), close-up. Sunflower plantation in Cuestahedo, Merindad de Montija, Merindades, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain. August

Flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum), close up of pink flowers. Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. April. Composite image

Anthers or stamens (yellow) of saffron in the Navelli plateau. Abruzzo Italy, Europe

Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) close up of stamens, Clare Glen woodland, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK. May

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flower, RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon, UK. April

Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). Danzante Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

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Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) stamen detail, Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK

Cactus bees (Diadasia Rinconis) feeding on nectar and collecting pollen from Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus) flower, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) close up of stamens, County Down, Northern Ireland. July

Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) stamen detail, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. April

Alstroemeria Lily, close up of stamens. Studio image

Tulip (Tuplia species) close up of anthers, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland

Crinum Declinatum, Plate 43 from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, published R
1275218 Crinum Declinatum, Plate 43 from A Selection of Hexandrian Plants, published R. Havell, London, 1831-34 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bury

The flower of a caper plant in Israel
Israel, Jerusalem, Mount of Olives, A caper flower, also called Flinders rose, Capparis spinosa, in bloom

Poppy, Californian poppy, Eschsclolzia califonica, Open yellow flower head showing stigma, filaments and stamen

Clematis, Clematis Montana Wilsonii, A open white flower with pink tinging showing filaments and stamen

Kaffir Lily, Schizostylis coccinea, Opening deep pink flower heads on a single stem with filaments and stamen shot against a pure white background

Peony, Paeonia Kansas, 2 open red flower heads showing bright yelow stamen

Wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) stamens and stigma

Ivy bee (Colletes hederae) female collecting pollen from Ivy (Hedera helix). Surrey, England, UK. October

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) looking for pollen amongst fallen Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) stamens. Surrey, England, UK. July

Marmalade hoverflies (Episyrphus balteatus), two feeding on pollen of Dwarf formosa lily (Lilium formosanum var. pricei). Surrey, England, UK. July

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sp) flower with stigmas and pollen covered stamens. Focus stacked

Crocus (Crocus sp) flower from above, closing in evening. Focus stacked

Water tulip (Cypella aquatilis) from above, in garden pond. Native to Brazil

Daffodil (Narcissus sp) opening, view from above. Focus stacked

Peach leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia) dissection, petals removed to show how stamens transfer pollen to style via secondary pollen presentation in bud stage. Focus stacked

Rhododendron (Rhododendron sp) flower, anthers and red stigma visible. Garden in Surrey, England, UK

Snakes head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris), view into flower with linear green nectaries. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. April

Spider lily (Hymenocallis sp) flowering beside Lacantun River, Chiapas, Mexico

Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) flowering at dusk in garden, Surrey, England, UK. August

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) flower and bud. Ring of nectaries formed from petals. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. February

Thorowax (Bupleurum rotundifolium) umbel with green bracts, backlit in studio

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower, backlit with stamens and style visible through corolla. Dark spots on lower lip attract bumblebee pollinators. Pollinated by bumblebees with long proboscis

Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) stamens fluroescing in UV light. Ring of nectaries are dark red with blue UV reflective hairs

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) and Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) flower. Anthers transferring pollen onto bee backs

Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) with stamens and stigma, nectar globules at base of carpels. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Red bowled anemone (Anemone bucharica) with dark stamens and patterns on petal bases to attract Scarab beetle (Eulasia sp) pollinators

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Anthers: The Intricate Beauty of Flower Stamens Delve into the mesmerizing world of anthers, the vibrant and delicate stamens found in various flowers. Through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we can explore their intricate structures and marvel at their captivating beauty. In the tea flower, anthers take center stage as they release pollen grains during pollination. Under SEM, these tiny structures resemble a colorful tapestry woven with precision and elegance. Moving on to forget-me-not flowers, SEM reveals an enchanting close-up view of their anthers. Each filament seems like a work of art, delicately holding pollen grains that play a vital role in ensuring the plant's reproduction. Traveling to Hong Kong in December brings us face-to-face with the magnificent Hong Kong orchid tree. Its flowers boast stunning anthers that shine under the winter sun, adding a touch of vibrancy to this bustling cityscape. Buttercup flowers also showcase their unique charm through SEM imagery. Their anthers appear as miniature golden orbs nestled within velvety petals - nature's own masterpiece. Columbine flower stamens exhibit fascinating patterns when observed closely under SEM. These intricate designs seem almost otherworldly, inviting us to ponder upon nature's ingenuity. The Amaryllis captures our attention with its majestic blooms adorned by striking anthers. This Hippeastrum species showcases how even reproductive parts can be transformed into objects of sheer beauty. Thale cress offers another glimpse into floral micrography where we witness its minute yet remarkable flower structure through high-resolution imaging techniques. Anther cells become visible like puzzle pieces coming together for life's grand design. Ladys mantle and Euphorbia flowers reveal more secrets when examined using SEM technology. Their reproductive parts astound us with intricacy and diversity - each species showcasing its unique adaptation for successful pollination. Love in the mist displays ethereal beauty through its anthers.