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Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia blakeana) flowers. Hong Kong, December
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
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 removedSnowdrop (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
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
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), close-up. Sunflower plantation in Cuestahedo, Merindad de Montija, Merindades, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain. August
Flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum), close up of pink flowers. Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. April. Composite image
Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) close up of stamens, Clare Glen woodland, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK. May
Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flower, RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon, UK. April
Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). Danzante Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May
Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) stamen detail, Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
Cactus bees (Diadasia Rinconis) feeding on nectar and collecting pollen from Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus) flower, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA
Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) close up of stamens, County Down, Northern Ireland. July
Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) stamen detail, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. April
