Pistils Collection

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

golden heart
Anna Cseresnjes

Stigmas in female flowers of single Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens group) mimic pollen laden stamens produced by male flowers but offer no reward to pollinators

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

Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma. In cultivation, Native to southeast Turkey and western Himalayas

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

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

Anna Cseresnjes

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

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

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

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

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

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Bumblebee scarab (Amphicoma vulpes) pair mating in Tulip (Tulipa armena) flower. Pollen picked up on beetles and transferred to other flowers. Near Karabel Pass, Turkey. May

Musquia (Musschia aurea) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, UK. Pollinated by Lizard (Lacerta dugesii) and Madeira bumblebee (Bombus maderensis) in Madeira

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

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

Mauritian bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar at base of style. Cultivated at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Mauritius

Trailing fuschsia (Fuchsia procumbens) cultivated in alpine house, Surrey, England, UK. Native to New Zealand

Cats whiskers / Black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri). Pollinated by flies. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Southeast Asia

Pasture goatsbeard (Geropogon hybridus) flower, close-up. Cyprus. April

Flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum), close up of pink flowers. Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. April. Composite image

Crocus flower (Crocus sp) stigma - close up

Harvest of saffron in the Navelli plateau. Abruzzo, Italy, Europe

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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

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

Food in Ireland (engraving)
1594007 Food in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food in Ireland. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 28 February 1846)

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

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

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"Pistils: The Intricate Beauty of Floral Reproduction" Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp. ): Delicate pistils emerge from the vibrant petals, ready to receive pollen and bring forth new life. Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower: In an herb garden in Surrey, England, the pistil of this cultivated beauty stands tall, a testament to nature's resilience. St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus): With secondary pollen presentation, these unique pistils ensure successful reproduction for this rare species. Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis): Six nectaries at the base of stamens and stigma create a captivating display as the pistil welcomes pollinators with open arms. Two-coloured pineapple lily (Eucomis bicolor): Bathed in visible light, the intricate pistil of this cultivated wonder adds a touch of elegance to any garden landscape. Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus): Cultivated for their precious saffron threads, these delicate flowers showcase their vibrant orange pistils against Catalonia's November backdrop. Golden heart: Nestled within lush green foliage lies a golden heart - the radiant center where life begins through its resilient and beautiful pistil. Welsh poppy (Meconopsis cambrica): In April's embrace in Bristol, England, we witness the intricate details of this flower's pistil – nature's masterpiece on full display. Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens group): Mimicking female flowers' stigmas with grace and finesse; these cleverly designed pistils attract pollinators effortlessly. Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on Peony (Paeonia officinalis) pollen.