Lily reproductive parts
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Lily reproductive parts
Lily reproductive parts. Close-up of the stamens and carpel of a hybrid garden lily. Lilies display three-fold symmetry in their floral parts. Here, the tips of the six stamens are the anthers (dark red), which are the pollen-bearing structures. Each pollen grain contains the male sex cell of the plant. Each anther is supported by a stalk called a filament. At the centre of the stamens is the carpel, which consists of the style (green column) that terminates at the tip of the carpel in the stigma (purple, also of three-fold symmetry. The stigmas surface is where pollen grains are deposited during pollination, which can lead to fertilisation
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Anther Anthers Carpel Filament Filaments Flowering Plants Liliaceae Lily Plant Reproduction Pollen Reproductive Reproductive Part Reproductive Parts Stamen Stamens Stigma Style
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This print showcases the intricate reproductive parts of a hybrid garden lily. The image zooms in on the stamens and carpel, revealing their fascinating details. Lilies are known for their three-fold symmetry in floral parts, and this is beautifully exemplified here. The six stamens take center stage, with their anthers portrayed in a striking dark red hue. These anthers serve as the pollen-bearing structures of the plant, each containing the male sex cell. Delicately supported by filaments, these anthers play a crucial role in reproduction. At the heart of the stamens lies the carpel, which consists of a green column called the style that gracefully terminates into a vibrant purple stigma. The stigma itself exhibits three-fold symmetry and serves as a landing site for pollen grains during pollination—a pivotal step towards fertilization. This mesmerizing photograph not only captures nature's beauty but also highlights essential biological processes within flowering plants. It offers us insight into botany, flora, and plant reproduction while showcasing elements such as angiosperms and liliaceae. Science Photo Library has masterfully captured this snapshot of botanical wonder—an exquisite reminder of nature's complexity and elegance.
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