Stamens Collection (#8)

Scarlet pimpernel flowers. The blue form is Anagallis arvensis caerulea and the red form is Anagallis arvensis arvensis. Photographed in Crete

Agapanthus Regal Beauty flower

Cypriot tulip flower (Tulipa cypria). This plant is endemic to Cyprus. Photographed in the Akamas peninsula in Cyprus

Weldenia candida flowers. This is a rare alpine flower from Mexico that is also grown as an ornamental plant

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Cooperi
Checkered hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Cooperi ) flower

Mimosa (Acacia dealbata subalpina) tree in flower. This plant is typically found at high altitudes in the Snowy Mountains, Australia

Helleborus White Christmas
Hellebore (Helleborus White Christmas ) in flower

Fairy Lily (Zephyranthes candida), also known as Rain Lily, in flower

Leopard lily (Lilium pardalinum) flowers. Photographed on Mount Eddy, Klamath Mountains, northern California, USA

Tibouchina urvilleana
Princess Flower (Tibouchina urvilleana) in flower

Crocus tommasinianus in flower in February, showing the stigma with its brush-like end and the pollen covered stamens around it

Kahili Ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum)
Flowers of Kahili Ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum), also known as Ginger Lily

Cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) seedheads, a common grass for grazing and hay making. This grass is a major cause of hay fever as it produces copious amounts of wind-borne pollen creating problems for

Bumblebee collecting pollen. Close-up of a bumblebee (Bombus sp.) collecting pollen from the stamens of a flower

Lily (Lilium Scherazade ) flower in the Summer

Love in the mist flower (Nigella sp. )
Love in the mist flower (Nigella sp.). The seeds of the plant, known as black cumin, are used as a spice in cookery and also medicinally as a diuretic

Primula polyanthus Hose in Hose
Polyanthus flowers (Primula polyanthus Hose in Hose ). Part of the flower has been cut away to show detail of the inside

Schlumbergera bridgesii
Christmas cactus flowers (Schlumbergera bridgesii). This cactus is found in the Organ Mountain forests, north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is cultivated in Europe as a Christmas plant

Pansy flower, SEM
Pansy flower reproductive parts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of reproductive parts from the flower of a pansy (Viola sp.) plant

Stamens of a flower. The stamens are made up of long filaments tipped with pollen-bearing anthers (brown). In the centre of the six stamens is the carpel, the female reproductive structure

Mimosa flowers, SEM
Mimosa flower stamens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of flowers and stamens of Mimosa sp. plants. Many stamens (male reproductive parts) are seen

Columbine flower stamens, SEM
Columbine flower stamens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stamens (male sexual parts) of a columbine flower (Aquilegia sp.)

Thunberg spirea, SEM
Thunberg spirea (Spiraea thunbergii). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flower of Thunberg spirea, a member of the rose family, found in China and Japan

Geranium flower. Macrophotograph of the reproduc- tive parts of a Geranium clarkei flower. Several stamens are seen around the central carpel (dark, upper centre)

Lily flower reproduction. Reproductive parts of a lily flower (Lilium sp.). The male stamens consist of a filament topped by a pollen bearing anther (orange)

Disc floret, SEM
Disc floret. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a disc floret of a composite flower. Daisies (family Asteraceae, formerly Compositae) have inflorescences composed of two types of flowers

Sex organs of the lenten rose flower

Oleander flower anthers, SEM
Oleander flower anthers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the five anthers of the flower of an oleander plant (Nerium sp.)

Wild strawberry stamens, SEM
Wild strawberry stamens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stamens of the flower of a wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca), showing pollen grains (yellow)

Rosebay pollination, SEM
Rosebay pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pistil (orange) and stamens (yellow) of a rosebay (Nerium oleander) flower

Stamens and carpels, SEM
Stamens and carpels. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stamens (male, yellow) and carpels (female) of the Houttuynia cordata plant

Tulips reproductive structures. The female part of the flower is the carpel, at the top of which is the stigma. This is supported on the style

Judas tree flower, SEM
Judas tree flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the reproductive parts of the flower of the Judas tree, or redbud (Cercis sp.)

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris)
Common pasque flowers (Pulsatilla vulgaris). Photographed in East Lothian, Scotland, in April

Indian mallow (Abutilon x hybridum)
Indian mallow flowers (Abutilon x hybridum)

Nigella damascena Miss Jekyll White
Nigella damacena Miss Jekyll White

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) flowering in a field. These arable weeds are increasing in numbers due to the decline in the use of herbicides

Passion flower (Passiflora amethystina)

Rose flower (Rosa complicata)

Geranium x cantabriensis St. Ola
Geranium flowers (Geranium x cantabriensis St. Ola )

Peony flower (Paeonia sp. )
Peony flower (Paeonia sp.)

Skimmia
Extreme close-up of Skimmia flowers

Day Lily (Hemerocallis) flower. Photographed at RHS Rosemoor, Devon, UK

Bumblebee on sea squill flowers
Bumblebee on sea sea squill flowers. Large earth bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) collecting nectar from flowers of the sea squill (Urginea maritima) plant. Photographed in Israel, in September

Sea squill (Urginea maritima) flowers and buds. Photographed in Israel, in September

Peony (Paeonia clusii)
Flower and foliage of Cretan Peony (Paeonia clusii)

Dwarf hybrid Dahlia flowers
Dahlia flowers (Dahlia sp.), dwarf hybrid. Dahlias are ornamental flowers that have been cultivated in a wide variety of shapes and colours. Dwarf dahlias are the smaller varieties

Fritillaria cirrhosa var. thunbergii
Fritillaria flowers (Fritillaria cirrhosa var. thunbergii)

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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.