Pollinated Collection

Maxillaria subulata - By Franz Bauer, 1818. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library, Bauer Unit. Unfinished Drawings Monocotyledons 2, Orchidaceae 2, f. 149. Date: 1818

Oncidium ampliatum, O. sphegiferum - Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1834. Paper, watercolour. Held in the Museum Botany Library, Bauer Unit. Date: 1834

Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) close-up of flowers, with Wood Ant (Formica lemani) adult worker, collecting nectar and pollinating flower, France, July

Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum arabicum)
Star of Bethlehem flowers (Ornithogalum arabicum) being pollinated by insects. This plant is native to Europe. Photographed in Crete

Pollen, SEM
Pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains on a catkin flower. A catkin is a spike of unisexual flowers with small leaves (bracts) instead of petals

Female butternut squash flowers (Cucurbita moschata). Cut away view of the reproductive parts of a pistillate (female) butternut squash flower (left)

Cosmos flower pistil, SEM
Cosmos flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen (red balls) on part of the pistil (female reproductive structure) of a cosmos (Cosmos sp.) flower

Morning glory stigma and pollen, SEM
Morning glory stigma and pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stigma (brown) of a morning glory flower (Ipomoea sp.), with pollen grains (orange)

Male beech flowers (Fagus sylvatica)
Male flowers of a beech tree (Fagus sylvatica), with young leaves. Photographed in Dorset, UK

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"Nature's Dance: A Symphony of Pollination" In the enchanting world of pollination, a delicate ballet unfolds as various species come together in perfect harmony. From the vibrant Maxillaria subulata to the captivating Oncidium ampliatum and O. Sphegiferum, these orchids beckon their pollinators with alluring colors and intricate patterns. A close-up of the Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) reveals its mesmerizing beauty, adorned with Wood Ants (Formica lemani) diligently at work. These tiny workers play a vital role in transferring pollen from one flower to another, ensuring the continuation of life. Hoverflies (Myathropa florea), buzzing around Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve in Kent, England during August, find solace amidst flowers as they sip nectar and inadvertently carry pollen on their furry bodies. Their presence is a testament to nature's interconnectedness. The Bird's Nest Orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) captivates our gaze with its elegant blooms. Here we witness an ant pollinator delicately exploring its petals in Italy during June – a symbiotic relationship that showcases how even the tiniest creatures contribute to plant reproduction. The Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum arabicum) dazzles us with its radiant white blossoms while microscopic images reveal the intricate beauty of pollen under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Each grain holds within it the potential for new life. Female butternut squash flowers open up like golden treasures awaiting their moment of fertilization. Meanwhile, Cosmos flower pistils reveal themselves under SEM - intricate structures designed to capture every precious grain of pollen that comes their way. Morning glory stigma and pollen intertwine under SEM imagery – a visual representation of nature's intimate connection between male and female reproductive organs.