Stamens Collection

Pohutukawa tree - with brilliant red flowers. Kaikoura - South Island - New Zealand
MAB-626 Pohutukawa tree - with brilliant red flowers Kaikoura - South Island - New Zealand Metrosideros excelsa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tea flower stamens, SEM
Tea flower stamens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stamens of a flower of the tea plant (Camellia sp.). Stamens are the male reproductive structures of a flower

Forget-me-not flower, SEM
Forget-me-not flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) flower. The corolla consists of five petals (blue)

Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia blakeana) flowers. Hong Kong, December

Forget-me-not flower, SEM
Forget-me-not flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) flower. The petals (blue) are covered by numerous projections called papillae

Desert five-spot - in flower
ROG-11863 Desert five-spot - in flower California, USA Eremalche rotundifolia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

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

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

French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting red flowers
5306742 French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting red flowers; Universal History Archive/UIG.

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

Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light. Stamens and fleshy lip that provides food reward for polliator Least seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) fluorescing

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

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Canada and USA. Sequence 1/2

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

A plant of the dwarf Meconopsis henrici isolated with a coloured, textured background A plant of the dwarf Meconopsis henrici isolated with a coloured, textured background

Frilly poppy A beautiful poppy flower with pink, frilled petalswith a comlimentary coloured texture added

Alium cernuum with a twisted stem photographed in high key to create an artistic image which reminds me of a mythical multi-headed snake Alium cernuum is a small garden alium which bursts into a

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

Snakeshead fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) close up

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), at Barnsley Warren near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Black coral vine (Kennedia nigricans) flowers, pollinated by honeyeaters (flowers triggered by honeyeater, releasing the stamens, style and stigma), Western Australia Sequence 2 of 2

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

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) anthers and inner petals. Outer petals have been removed
Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) anthers and inner petals.Outer petals have been removed. 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

Sweet breath of spring (Lonicera fragrantissima) in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to China

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

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

Gold band lily (Lilium auratum) flower. Yellow nectar guides lead pollinators to nectaries. Pollinators are swallowtail butterflies and hawkmoths. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK

Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) flowers. England, UK. April. Controlled conditions

White dead nettle (Lamium album) with stamens protected from rain by overhanging upper lip. Pollinated by bumblebees. Naturalised in garden, Surrey, England, UK. May

Glory lily (Gloriosa superba) bud and flower with reflexed petals and trifid stigma. Pollinated by butterflies. National flower of Zimbabwe

Mandrinette (Hibiscus fragilis), cultivated in breeding program at Kew Gardens, London, UK. Endemic to Mauritius

Flannel bush (Fremontodendron California Glory ) exposed and overflowing nectaries fluorescuing in UV light. Native to southwest USA

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

Gold band lily (Lilium auratum) with yellow nectar guides. In cultivation. Native to Japan

Sun bromeliad (Fascicularia bicolor). Central leaves turn red to attract hummingbird pollinators before flowers open. Cultivated in garden. Surrey, England, UK

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

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower in visible light, nectar at base of petals. Stamens flip up sequentially with one still folded over the receptacle. Surrey, England, UK

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower in UV light, pollen and nectar at base of petals fluorescing. Insect pollinators are able to see position of rewards on offer. Surrey, England, UK

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower, pollen and nectar fluorescing in UV light. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

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

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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.