Pistil Collection (page 2)

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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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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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Lily pads on the lake at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Grand Cayman, Cayman Island Date: 27/07/2006

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Lily pads on the lake at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Grand Cayman, Cayman Island Date: 27/07/2006

Grass of Parnassus (Parnassia palustris) flower detail with dewdrops, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. September

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

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

Portland, Oregon. Rhododendron in bloom at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

Variegated tulip

Botanical table after Carl von Linne (1707-78) and after Joseph Pitton de Tournefort
CHT163046 Botanical table after Carl von Linne (1707-78) and after Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656-1708), late 18th century (colour engraving) by French School

Tamarind, Tamarindus indicus. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer

Contrajerva, Dorstenia contrajerva. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer

Olive tree, Olea europea. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer

Horse chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Bread-fruit (litho)
6013522 Bread-fruit (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bread-fruit. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

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

USA, Maryland, Bethesda. Springtime flower

Italy, Apulia, Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, Andria. Yellow flower showing petals, stamen, and pistil

A passionflower in bloom in Palestine
Palestine, Bethany, A Passionflower, Genus Passiflora, in bloom in the town of Bethany in the West Bank of the Occupied Palestinian Territory

A Bristly Hollyhock in the Hermon Springs (Banyas) Nature Reserve
Israel, Caesarea Philippi, Hermon Springs Nature Reserve, A Bristly Hollyhock or Galilee Hollyhock, Alcea setosa, in bloom in the Herman Stream (Banyas) Nature Reserve in Galilee in northern Israel

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Plants, Flowers, White Hibiscus flower with detail of vivid red pistil and stamen

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Plants, Flowers, White Hibiscus flower with detail of vivid red pistil and stamen

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Hibiscus cultivar. Close cropped view of single flower with prominent pistil and stamens

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis cultivar. Close up of white flower with detail of vivid red pistil and stamen

Wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) stamens and stigma

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

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

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

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

Spider flower (Cleome hassleriana) from above, flowers fading with age. Native to South America

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

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

Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) flower, pollen on dehisced anthers and on petals fluorescing in UV light. Nectar ring appearing red. Focus stacked

Blue passionflower (Passiflora caerulea). Flower is pollinated by larger bees. Focus stacked

Spider flower (Cleome sp) with long gonophores. View from above. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to South America

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in visible light. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Sequence 1/2

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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.