Sepals Collection

fuchsia winston churchill, fuchsia
4469 Fuchsia Fuchsia Winston Churchill Fuchsia F." Winston Churchill"

Orchid (Phalaenopsis sp. )
Phalaenopsis orchid flowers (Phalaenopsis sp.)

Gorse flower bud, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) flower bud, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of the petals (yellow) is seen enclosed in the flower casing (calyx)

Flower, SEM
Flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flower

Scarlet monkey flower (Mimulus cardinalis). The high position of the stamens and stigma ensure that the heads of hummingbird pollinators make contact with them whilst nectaring

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

Peony; Five unequal sepals; 5, 10, or more petals, crimson to white; All parts very irregular in growth (engraving)
6009681 Peony; Five unequal sepals; 5, 10, or more petals, crimson to white; All parts very irregular in growth (engraving) by English School

Goatsbeard; Flowers yellow; long green sepals 2 inches across (engraving)
6009705 Goatsbeard; Flowers yellow; long green sepals 2 inches across (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bromelia Ananas (hand-coloured engraving)
1275232 Bromelia Ananas (hand-coloured engraving) by RedoutA©, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Peach leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia) dissection, petals removed to show how stamens transfer pollen to style via secondary pollen presentation in bud stage. Focus stacked

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) flower and bud. Ring of nectaries formed from petals. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. February

Winter aconite (Eranthis hymenalis) in UV light, pollen on outer stamens that have dehisced fluorescing. Focus stacked

Long beaked storksbill (Erodium gruinum) flower, Akamas Peninsula, Cyprus, May 2009

Bromelia Ananas, pub. (hand-coloured engraving)

Colorful Gladiolus Blossoms
The colourful petals of a gladiolus blossom lends colour to an Oregon flower garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Pink lily flower head, side view

Side view section of a daffodil flower, Narcissus Jetfire, with yellow sepals and orange corona, ovary, pistil, stigma, filaments and anthers

Preparing courgette flowers by pulling sepals from around base and pulling out stamen

Fuchsia procumbens C014 / 1365
Fuchsia procumbens

Dried hibiscus petals C015 / 7100
Dried hibiscus (Hibiscus sp.) petals. These petals are believed to have medicinal properties. They are also used in latin countries to make flor de Jamaica, a sweetened cold infusion

Flower bud detail, SEM
Detail of inside a flower bud, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The flower is a cape fuchsia (Phygelius aequalis). Magnification is x14 at an image of 10cm wide

Hellebore - garden - Cornwall;
DAC-631 Hellebore - garden Cornwall, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Green Hellebore - Cornwall - UK
DAC-628 Green Hellebore Cornwall - UK Helleborus viridis David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Green Hellebore - Cornwall - UK
DAC-627 Green Hellebore Cornwall - UK Helleborus viridis David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Speckled Bush-cricket (Leptophytes punctatissima) first instar young, resting on Horseshoe Orchid (Ophrys ferrum-equinum) flower sepals, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Trillium cernuum x erectum flower

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

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

Alexander flowers, light micrograph
Alexander flowers. Light micrograph of a section through a cluster of alexander flowers (Smyrnium olusatrum). Seen here are cross-sections of the central umbels

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)

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

Passion flower (Passiflora Venus ). The passion flower is a tropical climbing plant that is native to South America. The flower consists of white petals

Flower buds, SEM
Flower buds. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of sepals (light brown) protecting closed flowers (orange) from a knotweed (Polygonum sp. ) plant. Magnification: x14 at 6x7cm size

Hop clover flower, SEM
Hop clover flowers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the petals (yellow) and sepals (green) of flowers from the hop clover plant (Trifolium sp. ). Magnification: x8 at 6x7cm size

Passion flowers (Passiflora Venus ). The passion flower is a tropical climbing plant that is native to South America. The flower consists of white petals

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

Gerbera (Gerbera sp. )
Gerbera ( Gerbera sp. )

Perennial knawel (Scleranthus perennis). The flowers of this plant have green sepals rather than petals. English stonecrop (Sedum anglicum, pink and red) is also seen here

Field Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) bud, after rain. Common arable and cornfield weed. Dorset
ROG-13403 Field Poppy bud, after rain. Common arable and cornfield weed. Dorset, UK Papaver rhoeas Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A red dahlia flower
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Sepals, the often overlooked but essential parts of a flower. In the world of botany, sepals play a crucial role in protecting and supporting the delicate petals within. Take for instance the vibrant Fuchsia Winston Churchill, with its striking fuchsia-colored sepals that encase its beautiful blooms. These sepals not only provide structural support but also add an extra layer of visual appeal to this already stunning flower. Orchids, such as the Phalaenopsis sp. , showcase their elegance through their intricate sepals. Delicately patterned and gracefully curved, these sepals complement the mesmerizing beauty of orchid flowers. In contrast, the Gorse flower bud reveals its unique charm under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The enlarged image showcases its tiny yet resilient green sepals that protect it during development. Similarly captured by SEM is another captivating image of a flower's intricate details. This time it's an up-close view of a scarlet monkey flower's delicate petals surrounded by slender and elongated sepals. Winter Aconite surprises us with its ring of nectaries below stamens, perfectly displayed through focus stacking photography. These specialized structures found on petal-like modified sepals attract pollinators with sweet rewards. Peonies boast five unequal sepals that frame their magnificent crimson to white petals. Their irregular growth adds character and uniqueness to each bloom as depicted in an enchanting engraving. Goatsbeard enchants us with large yellow flowers framed by long green sepals measuring two inches across according to historical engravings. These impressive sepal structures contribute to this plant's overall grandeur. Bromelia Ananas exhibits hand-colored engravings showcasing its tropical allure along with intriguingly shaped leaves and protective sepal arrangements that shield its precious fruit from harm. Peach-leaved bellflower entices us further into exploring floral anatomy through dissection images where petals are removed, revealing the intricate arrangement and reproductive structures.