Anther Gallery

Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light

Darwin's slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light. Stamens and fleshy lip that provides food reward for polliator Least seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) fluorescing. Native to Tierra del Fuego, Chile. Controlled conditions. Sequence 1/2

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Black coral vine (Kennedia nigricans) flowers, pollinated by honeyeaters (flowers

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

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Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), dissection of flowers. Male phase above

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), dissection of flowers. Male phase above, downward projecting stamens release pollen onto backs of bumblebees and honey bees. Female phase below with downward pointing stigma and ovary. Nectar filled spurs in both. Studio shot

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