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Thunberg spirea, SEM
Thunberg spirea (Spiraea thunbergii). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flower of Thunberg spirea, a member of the rose family, found in China and Japan. The small (8 millimetre diameter) flowers have five petals. They appear on the branches in late winter to early spring before the new leaves appear. The flower contains the reproductive parts of the plant. The stamens, comprising filaments topped by pollen grain (male sex cell) producing anthers (pale green), surround the stigmas (orange). The stigma is the top of the carpel in which the ovules (female sex cells) are located. Magnification unknown
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Anther Anthers Bloom Coloured Sem Filament Filaments Flowering Part Horizontal Parts Petal Stamen Stamens Stigma
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a Thunberg spirea flower, captured through a coloured scanning electron microscope (SEM). Belonging to the rose family and native to China and Japan, these delicate flowers measure a mere 8 millimeters in diameter. They grace the branches during late winter to early spring, emerging before the arrival of new leaves. The image reveals the reproductive parts of this enchanting plant. The five-petaled blossom is adorned with stamens and stigma. The stamens consist of filaments topped by pale green anthers, which produce pollen grains - male sex cells. Surrounding them are vibrant orange stigmas that crown the carpel's top, where female sex cells or ovules reside. Although we do not know its exact magnification level, this SEM photograph allows us to appreciate the mesmerizing details that would otherwise go unnoticed by our naked eyes. It highlights nature's remarkable intricacy and reminds us of its awe-inspiring diversity. With its focus on botany and flowering plants, this stunning print from Science Photo Library immerses viewers into a world filled with petals, anthers, stamens, filaments - all harmoniously coming together in perfect synergy within this Thunberg spirea flower.
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