http://www.sciencephotogallery.com Science Photo Library Print Store > Flowers http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/templates/sciencephotogallery/images/printlogo.jpg http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/templates/sciencephotogallery/images/mobilogo.gif Copyright Science Photo Library - All Rights Reserved 2008-12-01T05:41:55Z en-gb 86400 Digital Media Commerce Server from Media Storehouse Ltd Orchid flowers (Cymbidium hybrid). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065034/Orchid-Cymbidium-hybrid.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065034/1065034.jpg 2008-06-06T14:09:00Z dmcs-1065034 Phalaenopsis flowers (Phalaenopsis sp.). > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065035/Phalaenopsis-flowers-Phalaenopsis-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065035/1065035.jpg 2008-06-06T14:09:06Z dmcs-1065035 Phalaenopsis orchid (Phalaenopsis sp.). > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065036/Phalaenopsis-orchid-Phalaenopsis-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065036/1065036.jpg 2008-06-06T14:09:14Z dmcs-1065036 Phalaenopsis orchid flowers (Phalaenopsis sp.). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065037/Orchid-Phalaenopsis-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065037/1065037.jpg 2008-06-06T14:09:22Z dmcs-1065037 Orchid flower (family Orchidaceae). The lower petal (upper centre, red-rimmed) is called the lip. It is a specialised structure that attracts pollinators and guides them to the reproductive parts of the flower. There are more than 30,000 species of o > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065038/Orchid-flower.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065038/1065038.jpg 2008-06-06T14:09:26Z dmcs-1065038 Orchid flower (family Orchidaceae). The lower petal (lower centre, orange) is called the lip. It is a specialised structure that attracts pollinators and guides them to the reproductive parts of the flower. There are more than 30,000 species of orchi > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065039/Orchid-flower.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065039/1065039.jpg 2008-06-06T14:09:34Z dmcs-1065039 Yellow gerbera (Gerbera sp.) flower. > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065040/Yellow-gerbera-Gerbera-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065040/1065040.jpg 2008-06-06T14:09:43Z dmcs-1065040 Gerbera flowers (Gerbera sp.). > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065041/Gerbera-flowers-Gerbera-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065041/1065041.jpg 2008-06-06T14:09:52Z dmcs-1065041 Gerbera (Gerbera sp.). Underside of flower showing the sepals (green between stalk and flower) surrounding the petals. These protect the petals. > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065042/Gerbera-Gerbera-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065042/1065042.jpg 2008-06-06T14:10:03Z dmcs-1065042 Gerbera flower (Gerbera sp.). > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065043/Gerbera-flower-Gerbera-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065043/1065043.jpg 2008-06-06T14:10:24Z dmcs-1065043 Yellow gerbera (Gerbera sp.) flower. > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065044/Yellow-gerbera-Gerbera-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065044/1065044.jpg 2008-06-06T14:10:37Z dmcs-1065044 Dahlia flower (Dahlia sp.). > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065045/Dahlia-flower-Dahlia-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065045/1065045.jpg 2008-06-06T14:10:45Z dmcs-1065045 Gerbera flower (Gerbera sp.). > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065046/Gerbera-flower-Gerbera-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065046/1065046.jpg 2008-06-06T14:10:52Z dmcs-1065046 Daisy flower (Bellis perennis). > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065047/Daisy-flower-Bellis-perennis.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065047/1065047.jpg 2008-06-06T14:11:10Z dmcs-1065047 Sunflower (Helianthus sp.). > Flowers Copyright Mark Thomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065048/Sunflower-Helianthus-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065048/1065048.jpg 2008-06-06T14:11:22Z dmcs-1065048 Gerbera flower (Gerbera sp.). > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065049/Gerbera-flower-Gerbera-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065049/1065049.jpg 2008-06-06T14:11:34Z dmcs-1065049 Freesia (Freesia sp.) stem with flowers and buds. > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065050/Freesia-Freesia-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065050/1065050.jpg 2008-06-06T14:11:41Z dmcs-1065050 Hyacinth (Hyacinthus sp.) flowers. > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065051/Hyacinth-Hyacinthus-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065051/1065051.jpg 2008-06-06T14:11:48Z dmcs-1065051 Arum lily (Zantadeschia sp.) flowers. > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065052/Arum-lily-Zantedeschia-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065052/1065052.jpg 2008-06-06T14:11:57Z dmcs-1065052 Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) flowers. This flower is native to both Eurasia and eastern North America. > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065053/Lily-of-the-valley-Convallaria-majalis.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065053/1065053.jpg 2008-06-06T14:12:02Z dmcs-1065053 Arum lily (Zantedeschia sp.). Close-up showing the tip of the spadix (yellow) surrounded by the spathe (purple and white). The spadix is covered with flowers. At the top are the male flowers containing pollen and at the bottom (unseen) are the female > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065054/Arum-lily-Zantedeschia-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065054/1065054.jpg 2008-06-06T14:12:10Z dmcs-1065054 Arum lily (Zantedeschia sp.) flower. > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065055/Arum-lily-Zantedeschia-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065055/1065055.jpg 2008-06-06T14:12:20Z dmcs-1065055 White tulip (Tulipa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065056/White-tulip-Tulipa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065056/1065056.jpg 2008-06-06T14:12:26Z dmcs-1065056 Painter's palette plant (Anthurium andraeanum). This perennial produces a small spike (spadix) that bears attached (sessile) flowers. The spike is surrounded and protected by a modified leaf (spathe). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065057/Painters-palette-Anthurium-andraeanum.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065057/1065057.jpg 2008-06-06T14:12:36Z dmcs-1065057 Painter's palette plant (Anthurium andraeanum). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065058/Painters-palette-Anthurium-andraeanum.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065058/1065058.jpg 2008-06-06T14:12:41Z dmcs-1065058 Calla lily (Zantedeschia sp.). > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065059/Calla-lily-Zantedeschia-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065059/1065059.jpg 2008-06-06T14:12:49Z dmcs-1065059 Tulips (Tulipa hybrid). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065060/Tulips-Tulipa-hybrid.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065060/1065060.jpg 2008-06-06T14:12:56Z dmcs-1065060 Tulips (Tulipa hybrid). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065061/Tulips-Tulipa-hybrid.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065061/1065061.jpg 2008-06-06T14:13:01Z dmcs-1065061 Calla lily (Zantedeschia sp.). > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065062/Calla-lily-Zantedeschia-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065062/1065062.jpg 2008-06-06T14:13:08Z dmcs-1065062 Stargazer lily, coloured X-ray. > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065063/Stargazer-lily-X-ray.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065063/1065063.jpg 2008-06-06T14:13:13Z dmcs-1065063 Lily of the valley flowers (Convallaria majalis). Photographed in April. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065064/Lily-of-the-valley-Convallaria-majalis.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065064/1065064.jpg 2008-06-06T14:13:19Z dmcs-1065064 Hyacinths. Coloured X-ray of hyacinth flowers (Hyacinthus sp.) at different stages of growth. > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065065/Hyacinths-X-ray.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065065/1065065.jpg 2008-06-06T14:13:24Z dmcs-1065065 Lily flower (Lilium sp.). > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065066/Lily-Lilium-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065066/1065066.jpg 2008-06-06T14:13:31Z dmcs-1065066 Marigold flower (Calendula officinalis). This plant is commonly used in herbal medicine to treat minor skin wounds, reduce inflammation and to treat eczema. It is also edible. > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065067/Marigold-Calendula-officinalis.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065067/1065067.jpg 2008-06-06T14:13:39Z dmcs-1065067 Love in the mist flower (Nigella sp.). The seeds of the plant, known as black cumin, are used as a spice in cookery and also medicinally as a diuretic. This plant is also popular in dried flower arrangements. > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065068/Love-in-the-mist-flower-Nigella-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065068/1065068.jpg 2008-06-06T14:13:54Z dmcs-1065068 Love in the mist flower (Nigella sp.). The seeds of the plant, known as black cumin, are used as a spice in cookery and also medicinally as a diuretic. This plant is also popular in dried flower arrangements. > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065069/Love-in-the-mist-flower-Nigella-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065069/1065069.jpg 2008-06-06T14:14:01Z dmcs-1065069 Love in the mist seed head (Nigella sp.). The seeds of the plant, known as black cumin, are used as a spice in cookery and also medicinally as a diuretic. This plant is also popular in dried flower arrangements. > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065070/Love-in-the-mist-seed-head-Nigella-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065070/1065070.jpg 2008-06-06T14:14:09Z dmcs-1065070 Hellebore flower (Helleborus sp.). This plant is poisonous, but preparations made from it have been used in herbal medicine for centuries. It has been used as a purgative and an anthelmintic (killing intestinal worms). When applied to the skin it has > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065071/Hellebore-flower.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065071/1065071.jpg 2008-06-06T14:14:19Z dmcs-1065071 Purple echinacea flower (Echinacea purpurea). The fresh roots of this plant are used in herbal medicine. They can be taken as a tincture to boost the immune system, or used as an antiseptic. > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065072/Echinacea-flower.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065072/1065072.jpg 2008-06-06T14:14:27Z dmcs-1065072 Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) flower head. As well as being cultivated for use as a decoration due to its impressive flowers, the passion flower is also used medicinally. It has a sedative effect and can be used as a hypnotic (sleep inducer) > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065073/Passion-flower-Passiflora-incarnata.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065073/1065073.jpg 2008-06-06T14:14:33Z dmcs-1065073 Red rose (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065074/Red-rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065074/1065074.jpg 2008-06-06T14:14:42Z dmcs-1065074 Red rose (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065075/Red-rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065075/1065075.jpg 2008-06-06T14:14:49Z dmcs-1065075 Lily (Lilium sp.) flower bud opening. > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065076/Lily-Lilium-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065076/1065076.jpg 2008-06-06T14:14:56Z dmcs-1065076 Anemone flower (Anemone sp.). > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065077/Anemone-flower-Anemone-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065077/1065077.jpg 2008-06-06T14:15:01Z dmcs-1065077 Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) flower. > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065078/Persian-buttercup-Ranunculus-asiaticus.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065078/1065078.jpg 2008-06-06T14:15:16Z dmcs-1065078 Red rose (Rosa 'Grand Prix'). > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065079/Red-rose-Rosa-Grand-Prix.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065079/1065079.jpg 2008-06-06T14:15:23Z dmcs-1065079 Rose (Rosa sp.) flower. > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065080/Rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065080/1065080.jpg 2008-06-06T14:15:30Z dmcs-1065080 Paphiopedilum orchid (Paphiopedilum sp.). > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065081/Paphiopedilum-orchid-Paphiopedilum-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065081/1065081.jpg 2008-06-06T14:15:39Z dmcs-1065081 Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) flowers. > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065083/Sweet-pea-Lathyrus-odoratus.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065083/1065083.jpg 2008-06-06T14:15:47Z dmcs-1065083 Freesia (Freesia sp.) flowers and buds. > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065084/Freesia-Freesia-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065084/1065084.jpg 2008-06-06T14:15:55Z dmcs-1065084 Cherry blossom (Prunus sp.) flowers on a branch. > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065085/Cherry-blossom-Prunus-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065085/1065085.jpg 2008-06-06T14:16:04Z dmcs-1065085 Orchid flower (family Orchidaceae). Close-up of the lip (lower centre) used to attract pollinators by guiding them to the reproductive parts of the flower. > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065086/Orchid-flower-family-Orchidaceae.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065086/1065086.jpg 2008-06-06T14:16:10Z dmcs-1065086 Orchid flowers (family Orchidaceae) on a stem. > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065087/Orchid-flowers-family-Orchidaceae.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065087/1065087.jpg 2008-06-06T14:16:17Z dmcs-1065087 Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum sp.) > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065088/Chrysanthemum-Chrysanthemum-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065088/1065088.jpg 2008-06-06T14:16:25Z dmcs-1065088 Rose (Rosa sp.) flower. > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065089/Rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065089/1065089.jpg 2008-06-06T14:16:33Z dmcs-1065089 White rose (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065090/White-rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065090/1065090.jpg 2008-06-06T14:16:43Z dmcs-1065090 White tulip (Tulipa sp.) flower and leaves. > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065091/White-tulip-Tulipa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065091/1065091.jpg 2008-06-06T14:16:49Z dmcs-1065091 Chrysanthemum flower (Chrysanthemum sp.). > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065092/Chrysanthemum-flower.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065092/1065092.jpg 2008-06-06T14:16:57Z dmcs-1065092 Peony flower (Paeonia sp.). > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065093/Peony-flower.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065093/1065093.jpg 2008-06-06T14:17:08Z dmcs-1065093 Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) flower. > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065094/Persian-buttercup-Ranunculus-asiaticus.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065094/1065094.jpg 2008-06-06T14:17:17Z dmcs-1065094 Cherry blossom (Prunus sp.). > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065095/Rose-flower-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065095/1065095.jpg 2008-06-06T14:17:34Z dmcs-1065095 Rose flower (Rosa sp.) circulated by radiating petals. > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065096/Rose-flower-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065096/1065096.jpg 2008-06-06T14:17:45Z dmcs-1065096 White rose (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065097/White-rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065097/1065097.jpg 2008-06-06T14:17:54Z dmcs-1065097 White rose (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065098/White-rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065098/1065098.jpg 2008-06-06T14:18:01Z dmcs-1065098 Pink rose (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065099/Pink-rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065099/1065099.jpg 2008-06-06T14:18:08Z dmcs-1065099 Pink rose (Rosa sp.) flowers. > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065100/Pink-rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065100/1065100.jpg 2008-06-06T14:18:16Z dmcs-1065100 Arum lily (Zantedeschia sp.). Close-up showing the tip of the spadix (yellow) surrounded by the spathe (pink and white). The spadix is covered with flowers. At the tip are the male flowers containing pollen and at the bottom (unseen) are the female f > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065101/Arum-lily-Zantedeschia-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065101/1065101.jpg 2008-06-06T14:18:28Z dmcs-1065101 Red roses (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Mark Thomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065102/Red-roses.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065102/1065102.jpg 2008-06-06T14:18:41Z dmcs-1065102 Flowering stems. > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065103/Flowering-stems.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065103/1065103.jpg 2008-06-06T14:18:52Z dmcs-1065103 Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum sp.). Close-up showing the individual florets of a chrysanthemum flower. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065104/Chrysanthemum-Chrysanthemum-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065104/1065104.jpg 2008-06-06T14:19:10Z dmcs-1065104 Purple spot parrot lily (Alstroemeria haemantha). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065105/Alstroemeria-haemantha.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065105/1065105.jpg 2008-06-06T14:19:14Z dmcs-1065105 Rose petals (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065106/Rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065106/1065106.jpg 2008-06-06T14:19:19Z dmcs-1065106 Fringetree blossom (Chionanthus virginicus). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065107/Fringetree-Chionanthus-virginicus.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065107/1065107.jpg 2008-06-06T14:19:23Z dmcs-1065107 Vase of flowers. > Flowers Copyright Ton Kinsbergen / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065108/Vase-of-flowers.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065108/1065108.jpg 2008-06-06T14:19:27Z dmcs-1065108 Roses in a vase on a table. > Flowers Copyright Ton Kinsbergen / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065109/Roses-in-a-vase.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065109/1065109.jpg 2008-06-06T14:19:33Z dmcs-1065109 White rose petals and flower (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065110/White-rose-petals.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065110/1065110.jpg 2008-06-06T14:19:39Z dmcs-1065110 Ranunculus flowers tied in a bunch with a ribbon on a table top. Ranunculus (Ranunculus aconitifolius) is a member of the buttercup family and is often grown alongside roses. It is cultivated for its attractive and sweet-smelling flowers. > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065111/Ranunculus-flowers.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065111/1065111.jpg 2008-06-06T14:19:45Z dmcs-1065111 Anthurium, X-ray. > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065112/Anthurium-X-ray.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065112/1065112.jpg 2008-06-06T14:19:54Z dmcs-1065112 Rose, coloured X-ray. > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065113/Rose-X-ray.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065113/1065113.jpg 2008-06-06T14:20:02Z dmcs-1065113 Geranium pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen (pink) on the stamen of a geranium flower (Geranium sp.). The stamens are male reproductive structures that consist of a filament topped by a pollen-bearing anther. Pollen grains > Flowers Copyright Susumu Nishinaga / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065114/Geranium-pollen-SEM.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065114/1065114.jpg 2008-06-06T14:20:11Z dmcs-1065114 Geranium pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen (pink) on the stamen of a geranium flower (Geranium sp.). The stamens are male reproductive structures that consist of a filament topped by a pollen-bearing anther. Pollen grains > Flowers Copyright Susumu Nishinaga / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065115/Geranium-pollen-SEM.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065115/1065115.jpg 2008-06-06T14:20:19Z dmcs-1065115 Geranium anther. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen (pink) on the anther of a geranium flower (Geranium sp.). The anther sits atop a filament (upper left), which together make up the male reproductive structure (stamen). Pollen gra > Flowers Copyright Susumu Nishinaga / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065116/Geranium-anther-SEM.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065116/1065116.jpg 2008-06-06T14:20:26Z dmcs-1065116 Dandelion seed-heads. Dandelion (Taraxacum sp.) seed heads are also known as clocks. The plant is often classed as a weed. Each individual seed is attached to a parachute of fine hairs, which are lifted from the composite downy seed-head and carried > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065117/Dandelion-seed-heads.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065117/1065117.jpg 2008-06-06T14:20:32Z dmcs-1065117 Painter's palette (Anthurium andraeanum). This perennial produces a small spike (spadix) that bears attached (sessile) flowers. The spike is surrounded and protected by a modified leaf (spathe). > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065118/Painters-palette-Anthurium-andraeanum.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065118/1065118.jpg 2008-06-06T14:20:45Z dmcs-1065118 Allium flower (Allium sp.). > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065119/Allium-flower-Allium-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065119/1065119.jpg 2008-06-06T14:20:54Z dmcs-1065119 Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba') flowers and buds. > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065120/Bleeding-heart-Dicentra-Alba.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065120/1065120.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:01Z dmcs-1065120 Pincushion flower (Leucospermum sp.). The protrusions on the flower head are styles which connect the stigma to the ovary, facilitating the movement of pollen to the ovules. This flower is native to South Africa. > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065121/Pincushion-flower-Leucospermum-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065121/1065121.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:06Z dmcs-1065121 Poppy bud (Papaver sp.). The cap-like sepals protect the folded petals before flowering takes place. > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065122/Poppy-bud-Papaver-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065122/1065122.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:14Z dmcs-1065122 Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata) blossom. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065123/Cherry-blossom-Prunus-serrulata.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065123/1065123.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:21Z dmcs-1065123 Japanese cherry blossom (Prunus serrulata). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065124/Japanese-cherry-Prunus-serrulata.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065124/1065124.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:25Z dmcs-1065124 Cherry plum blossom (Prunus cerasifera). Photographed in March. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065125/Cherry-plum-blossom-Prunus-cerasifera.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065125/1065125.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:31Z dmcs-1065125 Nanking bush cherry (Prunus tomentosa). Photographed in March. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065126/Nanking-bush-cherry-Prunus-tomentosa.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065126/1065126.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:35Z dmcs-1065126 Weeping higan cherry blossom (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'), with a beetle feeding on it. Photographed in March. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065127/Prunus-subhirtella-Pendula.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065127/1065127.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:40Z dmcs-1065127 Roses (Rosa 'Mini Eden') flowers and buds. > Flowers Copyright Derek Lomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065128/Roses-Rosa-Mini-Eden.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065128/1065128.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:45Z dmcs-1065128 Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) flowers and buds. > Flowers Copyright Gavin Kingcome / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065129/Persian-buttercup-Ranunculus-asiaticus.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065129/1065129.jpg 2008-06-06T14:21:54Z dmcs-1065129 Spray rose (Rosa 'Mimi Eden'). > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065130/Spray-rose-Rosa-Mimi-Eden.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065130/1065130.jpg 2008-06-06T14:22:01Z dmcs-1065130 Rose (Rosa sp.) > Flowers Copyright Lawrence Lawry / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065131/Rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065131/1065131.jpg 2008-06-06T14:22:12Z dmcs-1065131 Red rose flower (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Mark Thomas / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065132/Red-rose.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065132/1065132.jpg 2008-06-06T14:22:24Z dmcs-1065132 Climbing rose (Rosa sp.) flowers. > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065133/Climbing-rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065133/1065133.jpg 2008-06-06T14:22:34Z dmcs-1065133 Ranunculus flower (Ranunculus sp.) > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065134/Ranunculus-flower-Ranunculus-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065134/1065134.jpg 2008-06-06T14:22:44Z dmcs-1065134 Rose (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Cristina Pedrazzini / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065135/Rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065135/1065135.jpg 2008-06-06T14:22:53Z dmcs-1065135 Rose flower (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065136/Rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065136/1065136.jpg 2008-06-06T14:23:01Z dmcs-1065136 Rose flower (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Gustoimages / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065137/Rose-flower-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065137/1065137.jpg 2008-06-06T14:23:07Z dmcs-1065137 Rose (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065138/Rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065138/1065138.jpg 2008-06-06T14:23:12Z dmcs-1065138 Rose flower (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Johnny Greig / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065139/Rose-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065139/1065139.jpg 2008-06-06T14:23:20Z dmcs-1065139 Rose flowers (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Johnny Greig / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065140/Roses-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065140/1065140.jpg 2008-06-06T14:23:28Z dmcs-1065140 Rose flower (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Paul Whitehill / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065141/Rose-flower-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065141/1065141.jpg 2008-06-06T14:23:39Z dmcs-1065141 Rose flower (Rosa sp.). Photographed in August. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065142/Rose-flower-Rosa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065142/1065142.jpg 2008-06-06T14:23:45Z dmcs-1065142 Pincushion flowers (Scabiosa columbaria). Photographed in April. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065143/Pincushion-flowers-Scabiosa-columbaria.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065143/1065143.jpg 2008-06-06T14:23:50Z dmcs-1065143 Calla lilies (Zantedeschia hybrid), photographed in June. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065144/Calla-lilies-Zantedeschia-hybrid.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065144/1065144.jpg 2008-06-06T14:23:56Z dmcs-1065144 Sunflower seedlings (Helianthus annuus 'Moulin Rouge') in peat pots. A peat pot is used for starting seeds and is made from compressed peat. The entire pot can be planted and the roots of the seedling grow trough the walls of the pot. This reduces th > Flowers Copyright Maxine Adcock / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065145/Helianthus-annuus-Moulin-Rouge.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065145/1065145.jpg 2008-06-06T14:24:02Z dmcs-1065145 Water lilies (Nymphaea sp.) in a pond. Photographed in August. > Flowers Copyright Maria Mosolova / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065146/Water-lilies-Nymphaea-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065146/1065146.jpg 2008-06-06T14:24:10Z dmcs-1065146 Bunch of roses (Rosa sp.). > Flowers Copyright Rachel Warne / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065147/Bunch-of-roses.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065147/1065147.jpg 2008-06-06T14:24:17Z dmcs-1065147 Tulips flowers (Tulipa sp.) in a flower arrangement. > Flowers Copyright Helen Mcardle / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065148/Tulip-flowers-Tulipa-sp.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065148/1065148.jpg 2008-06-06T14:24:30Z dmcs-1065148 Gardening trowel. > Flowers Copyright Maxine Adcock / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065149/Gardening-trowel.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065149/1065149.jpg 2008-06-06T14:24:37Z dmcs-1065149 Biodegradable newspaper pot containing three cornflower seedlings (Centaurea 'Blue Ball'). > Flowers Copyright Maxine Adcock / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065150/Biodegradable-newspaper-pot.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065150/1065150.jpg 2008-06-06T14:24:46Z dmcs-1065150 Gardening tools on a shelf in a shed. From left: a trowel, a dibber, a rake, a spade and a pair of knives. > Flowers Copyright Maxine Adcock / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065151/Gardening-tools.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065151/1065151.jpg 2008-06-06T14:25:16Z dmcs-1065151 Gardening tools. Wooden handles of gardening tools propped against a shed door. > Flowers Copyright Maxine Adcock / Science Photo Library http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065152/Gardening-tools.html http://www.sciencephotogallery.com/pictures_1065152/1065152.jpg 2008-06-06T14:25:31Z dmcs-1065152