Pistil Collection (page 7)

Wallflower bud, light micrograph
Wallflower bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through an immature wallflower bud (Cheiranthus cheiri), showing the male and female reproductive organs of the flower

Buttercup flower bud, light micrograph
Buttercup flower bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through an immature wallflower bud (Ranunculus sp.), showing the male and female reproductive organs of the flower

Cucumber flower bud, light micrograph
Cucumber flower bud. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through the flower bud of a cucumber (Cucurbita sp.). The female pistil (red)

Morning glory pollination, SEM
Morning glory pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a morning glory (Ipomoea sp.) flower pistil (fringed lobes) with attached pollen grains (round)

Pacific rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum) flower pistils and stamen, Photographed in Manning Provincial Park, in south-western British Columbia, Canada

Euphorbia flower reproductive parts, SEM
Euphorbia flower reproductive parts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the reproductive parts of a Euphorbia supina flower

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

Sweet pea flower pollination, SEM
Sweet pea pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (yellow) on the stigma (green) of a sweet pea flower (Lathyrus odoratus)

Arum plant spadix, light micrograph
Arum plant spadix. Light micrograph of a vertical section through the lower part of the spadix from a lords and ladies (Arum maculatum), or cuckoo pint, plant

Azalea pollen on a pistil, SEM
Azalea pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen of an Azalea on a flower pistil. Pollen contains the male sex cells of a plant

Reproductive flower parts, SEM
Reproductive parts of flowers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These are florets, the true flowers that form the flowering structures of plants in the Compositae family

Morning glory flower pollination, SEM
Morning glory flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (orange) on the stigma of a morning glory flower (Ipomoea learii)

Enkianthus flower, SEM
Enkianthus flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the reproductive structures inside an Enkianthus perulatus flower

Asian wild flower pistil, SEM
Asian wild flower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Paederia scandens pistil. Pistils hold a plants female reproductive structure

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)

Flower pistil, SEM
Flower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pistil of a tricyrtis (Tricyrtis sp.) flower. The pistil is the female reproductive part of the flower

Wild strawberry flower pistil, SEM
Wild strawberry pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pistil of a flower of the Asian wild strawberry (Potentilla sp.). The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Pollen tubes, SEM
Pollen tubes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen tubes (orange) on the pistil of a prairie gentian flower (Gentiana sp.). Pollen contains the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Chrysanthemum pistil, SEM
Chrysanthemum pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pistil from a Chrysanthemum sp. flower. The pistil is the female reproductive part of a plant

Zinnia disc floret, SEM
Zinnia disc floret. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Zinnia sp. flower head disc floret. This floret (true flower) is found in the central (disc) region of the flower head

Cactus pistil, SEM
Cactus flower pistil, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pistils hold a plants female reproductive structure. They contain one or more carpels which, in turn, contain a stigma

Chickweed flower pistil, SEM
Chickweed flower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a chickweed flower (Stellaria media) pistil. Pistils hold a plants female reproductive structures

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

Chickweed flower pistil and pollen, SEM
Chickweed flower pistil and pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a chickweed flower (Stellaria media) pistil (yellow) and pollen grains (green)

Fennel flowers, SEM
Fennel flower cluster. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a view from above of a cluster of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) flowers

Melon pistil, SEM
Melon flower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a melon flower (Cucumis melo) pistil. This is the female reproductive structure, composed of one or more carpels

Cosmos flower pistil, SEM
Cosmos flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen (red balls) on part of the pistil (female reproductive structure) of a cosmos (Cosmos sp.) flower

Pollen
Pollination. Computer artwork of pollen grains (yellow spiky balls) on the pistil (red) of a flower. Pollen grains contain the male sex cells (gametes) of a flowering plant

Hibiscus flower pollination, SEM
Hibiscus flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (small balls, lower centre) on the pistil of a Hibiscus sp. flower

Carnation flower pistil, SEM
Carnation flower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pistil of a carnation flower (Dianthus caryophyllus). The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Zinnia flower pistil and pollen, SEM
Zinnia flower pistil and pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Zinnia sp. flower pistil (green) and pollen grains (yellow). Pistils hold a plants female reproductive structures

Pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (orange) on the stigmas (tips of the green projections) of a flower

Marigold flower parts, light micrograph
Marigold flower parts. Light micrograph of a vertical section through a carpel or pistil (the female part) of a marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)

Morning glory stigma and pollen, SEM
Morning glory stigma and pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stigma (brown) of a morning glory flower (Ipomoea sp.), with pollen grains (orange)

Heath flower anthers, SEM
Heath flower stamens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stamens of a flower of a heath plant (Erica sp.)

Primrose stigma, SEM
Primrose stigma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stigma (yellow) and style (lower left) of a primrose flower (Primula sp.)

Buttercup flower pistils, SEM
Buttercup flower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of buttercup (Ranunculus sp.) flower pistils. A pistil is the female reproductive structure, composed of one or more carpels

Flower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flower pistil. The pistil is the female reproductive part of the flower

Pistil of a cinquefoil flower, SEM
Pistil of a flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the pistil of a cinquefoil flower (Potentilla sp.)

Flowers, SEM
Reproductive flower parts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of unidentified flowers. The sepals (green) surround and protect central reproductive parts (yellow)

Cranesbill pistil, SEM
Cranesbill pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of the pistil of a cranesbill plant (Geranium sp.). The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Pea flower pollination, SEM
Pea flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (yellow) on the stigma (green) of a garden pea flower (Pisum sativum)

Flower reproductive parts, SEM
Flower reproductive parts. Coloured SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the reproductive parts of an unidentified flower

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

Cactus flower pistil, SEM
Cactus flower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cactus flower pistil. Pistils hold a plants female reproductive structures

Chameleon plant pistil, SEM
Chameleon plant pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pistil of a flower of the chameleon plant (Houttuynia cordata). The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Geranium flower stigma, SEM
Geranium flower stigma. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stigma of a geranium flower (Geranium thunbergii)

Bellflower pistil, SEM
Bellflower pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pistil of a bellflower plant (Campanula sp.). The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

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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.