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The Flower Anatomy ClipArt gallery includes 418 illustrations of the parts of a flower.

Very short filament bearing a single anther-cell; it is open from top to bottom, showing the pollen within.

Stamen of Globe Amaranth

Very short filament bearing a single anther-cell; it is open from top to bottom, showing the pollen…

Stamen of Mallow; the anther supposed to answer to that of Pentstemon pubescens, but the cells completely confluent into one.

Stamen of Mallow

Stamen of Mallow; the anther supposed to answer to that of Pentstemon pubescens, but the cells completely…

Stamen of Moonseed, with anther cut across; this 4-celled, or rather 4-locellate.

Stamen of Moonseed

Stamen of Moonseed, with anther cut across; this 4-celled, or rather 4-locellate.

Stamen of Pentstemon pubescens; the two-anther-cells diverging, and almost confluent.

Stamen of Pentstemon

Stamen of Pentstemon pubescens; the two-anther-cells diverging, and almost confluent.

"Parts of a stamen. A, front; B, back. a, anther; c, connective; f, filament." -Bergen, 1896

Stamen Parts

"Parts of a stamen. A, front; B, back. a, anther; c, connective; f, filament." -Bergen, 1896

A stamen, with the anther opening, of the Barberry, (Gray, 1858).

Barberry Stamen

A stamen, with the anther opening, of the Barberry, (Gray, 1858).

Stamen of Laurel, magnified, (Gray, 1858).

Laurel Stamen

Stamen of Laurel, magnified, (Gray, 1858).

Stamens of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Morning Glory Stamen

Stamens of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Stamen of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Morning Glory Stamen

Stamen of the flower of the Morning Glory.

Stamens of the mint family. Of a Monarda: the two anther-cells with bases divergent so that they are transverse to the filament, and their contiguous tips confluent, so as to form one cell opening by a continuous line. Fig 301; Of a Calamintha: the broad connective separating the two cells. Fig 302; Of a Sage (Salvia Texana; with long and slender connective resembling forks of the filament, one bearing a good anther-cell wholly wanting. Fig 304; Of a White Sage, Audibertia grandiflora; the lower fork of connective a mere vestige. Fig. 305; Of another White Sage (A. stachyoides), the lower fork of connective suppressed.

Stamens

Stamens of the mint family. Of a Monarda: the two anther-cells with bases divergent so that they are…

"Stamens and pistil of the grape, with a nectar gland, g, between each pair of stamens." -Bergen, 1896

Stamens and Pistil

"Stamens and pistil of the grape, with a nectar gland, g, between each pair of stamens." -Bergen, 1896

Cells opening by a terminal hole.

Stamens of Pyrola

Cells opening by a terminal hole.

Pistil of a Star of Bethlehem.

Star of Bethlehem, pistil of

Pistil of a Star of Bethlehem.

Stamen of a Star of Bethlehem.

Stamen of Star of Bethlehem

Stamen of a Star of Bethlehem.

The starflower or Calytrix and a section of its flower.

Starflower

The starflower or Calytrix and a section of its flower.

The sticky portion of the pistil, usually terminal, upon which the pollen is deposited.

Stigma

The sticky portion of the pistil, usually terminal, upon which the pollen is deposited.

"Stilbe Pinastra. 1. a flower; 2. the same cut open; 3. a perpendicular section of an ovary." -Lindley, 1853

Stilbe

"Stilbe Pinastra. 1. a flower; 2. the same cut open; 3. a perpendicular section of an ovary." -Lindley,…

Stellaria is a genus of about 90-120 species flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. Common names include stitchwort and chickweed.

Stitchwort

Stellaria is a genus of about 90-120 species flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, with a…

Stellaria holostea is an ornamental plant also known as Addersmeat or the Greater Stitchwort.

Greater Stitchwort

Stellaria holostea is an ornamental plant also known as Addersmeat or the Greater Stitchwort.

Forms of cyme. 3, stonecrop (spicate).

Stonecrop

Forms of cyme. 3, stonecrop (spicate).

Flower anatomy. A, sectional view of a flower showing the vertical disposition of whorls. a, sepal of calyx; b, petal of corolla; c, filament of stamen; d, anther of stamen; e, ovary of pistil; f, style of pistil; g, stigma of pistil. B, Plan of the typical flower of an exogenous plant showing the horizontal disposition of its parts. a, sepal; b, petal; c, c, stamens in two different whorls; d, carpel or ovary, inclosing an ovule, attached by its funiculs. C, Various parts of a clove. a, flower of the clove or pink; b, vertical and middle sections of flowers; c, flower showing its male and female portions - six stamen, four large, two small; d, one of the petals; e horizontal section of the ovary showing the insertion of the ovules; f, fruit at the moment of expansion; g, seed, with its funiculus; h, vertical section of seed and its embryonic contents; i, the embryo; k, horizontal section of the embryo and its contents.

Structure of a Flower

Flower anatomy. A, sectional view of a flower showing the vertical disposition of whorls. a, sepal of…

"Details of the fructification of Struthanthus. 1. flower magnified; 2. section of calyx, ovary, and style; 3. fruit invested by the adnate calyx; 4. section of ditto after the calyx is removed; 5. an embryo with 4 cotyledons." -Lindley, 1853

Struthanthus

"Details of the fructification of Struthanthus. 1. flower magnified; 2. section of calyx, ovary, and…

Pictured are the Taccaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Iridaceae, Musaceae, and Zingiberaceae orders. Pictured are various flowers and flower parts of these orders.

Taccaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Iridaceae, Musaceae, and Zingiberaceae Orders

Pictured are the Taccaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Iridaceae, Musaceae, and Zingiberaceae orders. Pictured are…

"Paronychia capitata. 1. a section of a flower; 2. of the ovary; 3. ripe seed; 4. a section of it." -Lindley, 1853

Algerian Tea

"Paronychia capitata. 1. a section of a flower; 2. of the ovary; 3. ripe seed; 4. a section of it."…

"Thesium pratense. 1. a flower; 2. the same laid open; 3. half an unripe fruit; 4. placenta and pair of ovules; 5. half the ripe fruit and seed." -Lindley, 1853

Thesium

"Thesium pratense. 1. a flower; 2. the same laid open; 3. half an unripe fruit; 4. placenta and pair…

Three-ranked arrangement, shown in a piece of the stalk of a Sedge. Diagram or cross-section, in one plane; showing two cycles of three.

Three-ranked

Three-ranked arrangement, shown in a piece of the stalk of a Sedge. Diagram or cross-section, in one…

Pictured are the orders of thymelaeaceae, elaeagnaceae, lythraceae, and punicaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) daphne, (2) elaegnus, (3) lythrum, and (4) punica.

Orders of Thymelaeaceae, Elaeagnaceae, Lythraceae, and Punicaceae

Pictured are the orders of thymelaeaceae, elaeagnaceae, lythraceae, and punicaceae. The flowers of these…

Tobacco flower diagram.

Tobacco Flower

Tobacco flower diagram.

The orders pictured are tremandraceae, polygalaceae, and euphorbiaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) platytheca, (2) polygala, (3) euphorbia, and (4) croton.

Orders of Tremandraceae, Polygalaceae, and Euphorbiaceae

The orders pictured are tremandraceae, polygalaceae, and euphorbiaceae. The flowers of these orders…

Trillium is a genus of about 40-50 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants, native to temperate regions of North America and Asia.

Trillium

Trillium is a genus of about 40-50 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants, native to temperate…

Diagram of flower of Trillium. In this, as in all such diagrams of cross-section of blossoms, the parts of the outer circle represent the calyx; the next, corolla; within, stames (here in two circles of three each, and the cross-section is through the anthers); in the centre, section of three ovaries joined into a compound one of three cells.

Trillium

Diagram of flower of Trillium. In this, as in all such diagrams of cross-section of blossoms, the parts…

The female reproductive organ, pistil, of a Tulip.

Tulip Pistil

The female reproductive organ, pistil, of a Tulip.

"Batis maritima. 1. a male cone; 2. a male flower; 3. the same forced open to show the petals; 4. on of the bracteal scales; 5. a female cone; 6. a perpendicular section of the same; 7. a ripe cone; 8. a section of it; 9. a seed; 10. an embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Turtleweed

"Batis maritima. 1. a male cone; 2. a male flower; 3. the same forced open to show the petals; 4. on…

"1. flower of Linnaea borealis; 2. the same cut open and showing the interior of the ovary; 3. a cross section of the ovary." -Lindley, 1853

Twinflower

"1. flower of Linnaea borealis; 2. the same cut open and showing the interior of the ovary; 3. a cross…

An umbel arrangement of flowers.

Umbel

An umbel arrangement of flowers.

A type of flat topped flower cluster.

Umbel

A type of flat topped flower cluster.

An umbel

Umbel

An umbel

Racemes clustered in racemes, making a compound raceme, or umbel as in this Caraway.

Compound Umbel

Racemes clustered in racemes, making a compound raceme, or umbel as in this Caraway.

"Umbel is formed when the secondary axes originate from the same point on the stem, and rise to nearly the same height. The whole is called a universal umbel. If the secondary axes develop tertiary ones in the same manner, each is called a partial umbel."—Darby, 1855

Umbels

"Umbel is formed when the secondary axes originate from the same point on the stem, and rise to nearly…

Shown are the Urticaceae, Loranthaceae, and Olacaceae orders. Urtica, banksia, protea, phoradendron, and liriosma are flowers of these orders that are illustrated here.

Urticaceae, Loranthaceae, and Olacaceae Orders

Shown are the Urticaceae, Loranthaceae, and Olacaceae orders. Urtica, banksia, protea, phoradendron,…

"Valeriana celtica. 1. entire flower magnified; 2. the ovary and young calyx; 3. the fruit, with the pappose full-grown calyx; 4. a vertical section of fruit and seed." -Lindley, 1853

Valerian

"Valeriana celtica. 1. entire flower magnified; 2. the ovary and young calyx; 3. the fruit, with the…

An illustration showing a "floral diagram of [the' Viola [plant], showing arrangement of parts in horizontal plan. b, pair of bractoeles below the flower; s, sepals; p, petals; st, stamens; o, ovary" (Britannica, 102).

Viola Diagram

An illustration showing a "floral diagram of [the' Viola [plant], showing arrangement of parts in horizontal…

Stames and pistil from a Viola tricolor. <em>a</em> Anther. <em>na</em>: Nectarial appendage of stamen. <em>s</em>: Stigma.

Viola Tricolor

Stames and pistil from a Viola tricolor. a Anther. na: Nectarial appendage of stamen.…

Pistil with stamens removed from a Viola tricolor. <em>o</em>: Orifice in stigma. <em>ov</em>: Ovary.

Viola Tricolor

Pistil with stamens removed from a Viola tricolor. o: Orifice in stigma. ov: Ovary.

Stamen from a Viola tricolor. <em>a</em>: Anther. <em>c</em>: Connective. <em>na</em>: Nectarial appendage of stamen.

Viola Tricolor

Stamen from a Viola tricolor. a: Anther. c: Connective. na: Nectarial appendage…

A pictures the process of anther running into spur of viola tricolor. NC pictures the nectar cells, somewhat exaggerated. B shows the anther and process as removed from the flower while (a) show anther cells.

Anther Cells and Process of Viola Tricolor

A pictures the process of anther running into spur of viola tricolor. NC pictures the nectar cells,…

Its calyx and corolla displayed: the five smaller parts are the sepals; the five intervening larger ones are the petals.

Violet

Its calyx and corolla displayed: the five smaller parts are the sepals; the five intervening larger…

Typical form of Corolla. 15, Spurred (violet, lower petal).

Violet Petal

Typical form of Corolla. 15, Spurred (violet, lower petal).

Diagram of Violet-flower; showing the relation of parts to bract and axis.

Violet-Flower

Diagram of Violet-flower; showing the relation of parts to bract and axis.

Echium vulgare (Viper's Bugloss) is a species of Echium native to most of Europe, and western and central Asia. It is a biennial or monocarpic perennial plant growing to 30-80 cm tall, with rough, hairy, lanceolate leaves. The flowers start pink and turn vivid blue and are 15-20 mm in a branched spike, with all the stamens protruding. Stamens remain red and stand out against the blue flowers. It flowers between May and September. It is found in dry, bare and waste places.

Viper's Bugloss Corolla and Stamens

Echium vulgare (Viper's Bugloss) is a species of Echium native to most of Europe, and western and central…

"Cheiranthus cheiri; 2. its stigma; 3. the same with one valve off; 4. a cross section of a seed; 5. a diagram to illustrate the position of the parts of the flower." -Lindley, 1853

Aegean Wallflower

"Cheiranthus cheiri; 2. its stigma; 3. the same with one valve off; 4. a cross section of a seed; 5.…

"Hydrophyllum canadense. 1. a flower; 2. a pistil; 3. a perpendicular section of the ovary; 4. a cross section; 5. Section of seed of H. virginianum." -Lindley, 1853

Bluntleaf Waterleaf

"Hydrophyllum canadense. 1. a flower; 2. a pistil; 3. a perpendicular section of the ovary; 4. a cross…

"White water-lily. The inner petals and the stamens growing from the ovary." -Bergen, 1896

White Waterlily

"White water-lily. The inner petals and the stamens growing from the ovary." -Bergen, 1896

Wellflower (Cheiranthus cheiri). 1, Androcium; 2, siliqua.

Wellflower

Wellflower (Cheiranthus cheiri). 1, Androcium; 2, siliqua.

White clover (Trifolium repens).

White Clover

White clover (Trifolium repens).

Series of sepals, petals, and stamens of White Water-Lily, showing the transitions.

White Water-Lily

Series of sepals, petals, and stamens of White Water-Lily, showing the transitions.

"Apodytes dimidiata. 1. a flower; 2. a corolla spread open; 3. a pistil; 4. section of an ovary; 5. section of ripe fruit." -Lindley, 1853

White-Pear

"Apodytes dimidiata. 1. a flower; 2. a corolla spread open; 3. a pistil; 4. section of an ovary; 5.…

"Apetalous flower of (European) wild ginger." -Bergen, 1896

Wild Ginger Flower

"Apetalous flower of (European) wild ginger." -Bergen, 1896