Stamens Collection (#6)

Passion Flower (Passiflora Victoria )
A close-up of stamens of a Passion Flower (Passiflora Victoria ) in summer

Passion Flower (Passiflora sp. ) C017 / 7518
Passion Flower (Passiflora sp.) flowering in summer

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) C014 / 0495
Wild Cherry (Prunus avium), also known as Gean, flowering in Spring

Fuchsia procumbens C014 / 1365
Fuchsia procumbens

Tulipa sp. flower, light micrograph C014 / 4654
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) flower. Light micrograph of a tulip flower, showing the male anthers (dark) and female stigma (centre). Magnification: x17 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Bumblebee on sunflower C015 / 7084
Bumblebee (Bombus sp.) on sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Hoverfly feeding on a flower C016 / 4706
Hoverfly feeding on a flower. Close-up of a hoverfly (Eristalis sp.) feeding on the blossom of a blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) tree. Photographed in the UK

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4699
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from blossom on a blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) tree

Fuchsia Dark Eyes flowers

Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum) C016 / 3544
Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum) in flower and showing woolly stamens. Photographed in Dorset

Asiatic lily (Lilium sp. )
Asiatic lily (Lilium sp.) flower

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera sp. )
Christmas cactus flower (Schlumbergera sp.). This cactus originates from the Brazilian rainforest. In the wild is pollinated by hummingbirds

Fuchsia - widely naturalised in western Britain, from Chile/Argentina. Dorset
ROG-14094 Fuchsia - widely naturalised in western Britain, from Chile/Argentina. Dorset. UK Fuchsia magellanica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Crocus flower
ME-2014 Crocus flower - close up of stamens & pollen crocus tommasinianus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Metrosideros Lucida or Southern Rata
Metrosideros Lucida (Southern Rata), also known as Metrosideros Umbellata, belonging to the myrtle family, with bright red flowers consisting of many stamens. 1888

Pohotukawa, or Metrosideros Tomentosa
Pohotukawa (Pohutukawa), or Metrosideros Tomentosa, a coastal evergreen tree in the myrtle family with brilliant red flowers consisting of many stamens, native to New Zealand

Clematis Indivisa Willd. or Clematis Paniculata
Clematis Indivisa Willd. also known as Clematis Paniculata J. F. Gmel, or (in New Zealand) Puawhananga. 1888

False Oat-grass (Arrhenatherum elatius) flowering, with yellow stamens, Slovenia, june

Box (Buxus sempervirens) close-up of flowers, England, march

Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana), hybrid form C010 / 7011
Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana) flowering in Spring, showing the stigma and stamens

Lily flower bud, light micrograph
Lily flower bud. Light micrograph of a section through a young flower bud from a lily (Lilium sp.), showing pollen cells (circles) dividing within the anthers (inner ring)

Lilium martagon Alba flowers
Martagon ly (Lilium martagon Alba ) flowers

Broad bean flower, light micrograph
Broad bean flower. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a flower from a broad bean (Vicia faba) plant, showing the stamens and stigma

Poppy flower bud, light micrograph
Poppy flower bud. Light micrograph of a section through a flower bud from a poppy (Papaver sp.) plant. From outside to inside: calyx, made up of the sepals; corolla

Lily reproductive parts. Close-up of the stamens and carpel of a hybrid garden lily. Lilies display three-fold symmetry in their floral parts

Fuchsia magellanica flowering in Dorset, England

Columbine (Aquilegia sp. ) flower
Columbine (Aquilegia sp.) flower. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

Sempervivum grandiflorum flower
Houseleek. Close-up of the centre of a houseleek (Sempervivum grandiflorum) flower

Hydrangea macrophylla flower
Hydrangea. Close-up of a Hydrangea macrophylla flower, showing the stamen

Thale cress stamens, micrograph
Mitosis. Confocal light micrograph of the stages mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cell division). During mitosis the nuclear envelope disintegrates (3rd image) and the chromosomes (purple)

Stamens and carpels, micrograph
Stamens and carpels. Fluorescence micrograph of stamens (male reproductive structures, far left) and carpels (female reproductive structures)

Aubergine (Solanum melongena) flower. Close-up of a flower on an aubergine plant. Photographed in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

Lily (Lilium Scheherazade )
Family: Liliaceae Genus: lilium Cultivar/hybrid Scheherazade Oriental trumpet lily, Dorset, UK August 2010

Dandelion flower
Side view close up of dandelion flower. Dorset, UK April 2010

Pyrenean lily (Lilium pyrenaicum) flower. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

Thunbergs geranium (Geranium thunbergii) flower. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

Japanese aster (Kalimeris incisa) flower. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

Flower anatomy, SEM
Flower anatomy. Coloured freeze-fracture scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flower with the top removed, showing a central ovary (pale pink, centre) containing ovules (green)

Geranium vlassovianum flower. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

Chorisis repens flowers. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

Heteropappus hispidus flower. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

Bee on a rockrose (Cistus ladanifer)
Bee (Apis sp.) on a rockrose (Cistus ladanifer) flower. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Hoary Plantain (Plantago media)
Flowers of Hoary Plantain (Plantago media) growing in calcareous grassland in Slovenia

Common asphodel (Asphodelus albus)
Flowers of Common asphodel (Asphodelus albus) in France

Carnic Lily (Lilium carniolicum)
Flowers of Carnic Lily (Lilium carniolicum), growing in the Julian Alps, Slovenia

Cocksfoot Grass (Dactylis glomerata) in flower, showing both anthers and stamens

Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon) flowers with raindrops, in the Ecrins National Park, French Alps, France

Helianthemum apenninum
White Rock-rose (Helianthemum apenninum) in flower. Photographed growing on limestone in France. This plant is very rare to find growing on limestone in the United Kingdom

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Stamens: Nature's Intricate Masterpieces From the vibrant Pohutukawa tree with its brilliant red flowers in New Zealand's Kaikoura to the delicate Tea flower stamens observed under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), the world of a captivating one. Zooming in further, we discover the intricate details of Forget-me-not flower stamens, revealing their fascinating structure through SEM imaging. Meanwhile, Hong Kong showcases its unique beauty with the elegant blooms of the Bauhinia blakeana or Hong Kong orchid tree during December. The Desert five-spot proudly displays its colorful petals and prominent stamens as it thrives in arid environments. Even humble Buttercup flowers reveal their hidden charm when examined closely under an SEM lens. Columbine flower stamens present themselves like graceful dancers frozen in time, showcasing their elegance and symmetry through SEM imagery. The Amaryllis species, known for its striking blooms, also boasts remarkable stamen formations that add to its allure. Micrographs of Thale cress flowers provide us with a glimpse into nature's microscopic wonders while Love in the mist flowers exhibit enchanting patterns within their delicate structures. Lastly, Lilies stand tall and proud with their majestic presence and elaborate arrangements of show-stopping stamens. In this diverse array of floral specimens from around the world, each captured moment unveils nature's artistry at work - reminding us that even within tiny details lies extraordinary beauty waiting to be discovered.