Pistil Collection

Plant Anatomy, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Plant Anatomy: Plate 1, from Lehrbuch der praktischen Pflanzenkunde in Wort und Bild

Easter cactus stigma, SEM
Easter cactus stigma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stigma (pink) and style (green) of an Easter cactus flower (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri)

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Himalayan blue poppy, Meconopsis betonicifolia. Field of blue poppies with single flower in immediate foreground. Northern Ireland, County Down

Pink Azalea Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Pink Azalea Plant: Plate 52, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Morning glory pollen, SEM
Morning glory pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (orange balls) on the pistil (female reproductive part) of a morning glory flower (Ipomoea sp.)

Buttercup flower, SEM
Buttercup flower (Ranunculus sp.), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The pistil (centre) is surrounded by the stamens (yellow)

Pollen tubes of lily pollen, SEM
Pollen tubes of lily pollen, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Two pollen grains (brown) have sprouted pollen tubes (orange)

Pollination, SEM
Pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of a flowers pistil with pollen grains attached. The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp. )
Amaryllis flowers (Hippeastrum sp.). Photographed in December

Stigmas in female flowers of single Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens group) mimic pollen laden stamens produced by male flowers but offer no reward to pollinators

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower. Cultivated in herb garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Balkan Peninsula

St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation on petal rims. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Endemic to St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma. In cultivation, Native to southeast Turkey and western Himalayas

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Two-coloured pineapple lily (Eucomis bicolor) in visible light. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to South Africa. Focus stacked. Sequence 1/2

Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Flowering ice plant in Caesarea National Park in Israel
Plants, A flower of the ice plant or sour fig, Carpobrotus edulis, an invasive species originally from South Africa

Welsh poppy (Meconopsis cambrica), flower details, Bristol, England, UK, April

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on Peony (Paeonia officinalis) pollen. Surrey, England, UK. May

Seep monkey flower (Mimulus guttatus), bifid stigma above stamens. Nectar spot guides and central groove leading pollinators to nectar. Focus stacked

Carpenter bee (Xylocopa sp) nectaring on Clary sage (Salvia sclarea). Pollen deposited on bees back by hanging anthers. Turkey. June

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), dissection of flowers. Male phase above, downward projecting stamens release pollen onto backs of bumblebees and honey bees

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Charles Thomas ) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK

New Zealand tree fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) with blue pollen and yellow tipped stigma. Focus stacked

Arabian star flower (Ornithogalum arabicum) in visible light. Nectar visible in lower flower. Native to Northern Africa and Southern Europe. Series 2/2

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Bumblebee scarab (Amphicoma vulpes) pair mating in Tulip (Tulipa armena) flower. Pollen picked up on beetles and transferred to other flowers. Near Karabel Pass, Turkey. May

Musquia (Musschia aurea) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, UK. Pollinated by Lizard (Lacerta dugesii) and Madeira bumblebee (Bombus maderensis) in Madeira

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

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

Mauritian bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar at base of style. Cultivated at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Mauritius

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

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

Crocus flower (Crocus sp) stigma - close up

Wildflowers, Annual and Perennial Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Annual and Perennial Plants: Plate 15

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Broadleaf woodsorrel (Oxalis latifolia) in flower, close up. Milpa Alta forest, outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico. August

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

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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. USA. Claret cup cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) in bloom adjacent to lichen-covered basalt boulder. Capitol Reef. Date: 04/08/2010

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USA, Maryland, Wheaton, Brookside Gardens, closeup of pink azalea Date: 12/08/2009

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Red hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Belize Date: 06/04/2012

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Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in the south Tyrolean alps are the harbinger of spring in the mountains. Meadow with blooming crocus near Moelten. Italy, South Tyrol. Date: 02/12/2008

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Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in the south Tyrolean alps are the harbinger of spring in the mountains. Meadow with blooming crocus near Moelten. Italy, South Tyrol. Date: 02/12/2008

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"Pistil: The Exquisite Beauty of Plant Anatomy Unveiled through Victorian Botanical Illustration and SEM Imagery" Delving into the intricate world of plant anatomy, the pistil takes center stage as a captivating subject. Victorian botanical illustrations beautifully capture its delicate structure, showcasing nature's artistry. Intriguingly, the Easter cactus stigma emerges as a focal point in SEM imagery, revealing its mesmerizing texture and detail. Its vibrant colors beckon pollinators to fulfill their crucial role in fertilization. The Pink Azalea Plant portrayed in a Victorian illustration showcases the pistil's elegance amidst lush foliage. A testament to the meticulous observation skills of botanists from yesteryears. SEM images unveil Morning glory pollen up close, displaying its unique shape and surface features. These microscopic grains hold immense significance as they travel through air or insects to reach receptive pistils. A Buttercup flower captured under SEM magnification reveals an enchanting view of its pistil. This image highlights how even seemingly ordinary flowers possess extraordinary beauty when observed at such scale. Pollen tubes of lily pollen showcased by SEM imaging offer insights into this fascinating process called pollination. These slender structures navigate their way towards ovules within the pistil, ensuring successful reproduction. The ethereal dance between pollinators and plants is encapsulated in stunning SEM images capturing moments of pollination itself - a vital step for species survival that relies on precise interaction with each flower's pistil. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp. ) stands tall with grace and grandeur while boasting an exquisite display of its reproductive parts under SEM scrutiny. The intricacies within the it can unveiled like never before, inviting admiration for nature's ingenuity. Euphorbia flower reproductive parts take center stage in another compelling SEM image series - offering glimpses into this diverse family's unique adaptations for successful reproduction via their distinctively shaped pistils.