Pistil of hibiscus flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas

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The image showcases a detailed view of the pistil of a hibiscus flower, captured on July 23, 2014, at the TAMU Horticultural Gardens in College Station, Texas.

The central focus of the image is the pistil, which consists of three distinct parts: the stigma (the topmost part), style (the long, thin tube connecting the ovary to the stigma), and stigmas. The stigma appears as a circular disk with three short protrusions or lobes at its base, resembling a small umbrella. These lobes are covered in fine hairs, giving them a fuzzy appearance.

The style is white and extends from the top of the pistil towards the ovary below. It has a smooth surface without any visible hairs. The stigmas at the end of the style are also covered in short, fine hairs that resemble tiny spikes or bristles.

In the background, the bright red petals of the hibiscus flower can be seen, providing a striking contrast to the white and pink hues of the pistil. The overall effect is one of vibrant color and intricate detail, highlighting the unique structure and beauty of the hibiscus flower's reproductive organs. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El estambre de una flor de hibisco en los jardines hortícolas TAMU en la Universidad A&M de Texas. College Station, Texas, 23 de julio de 2014. La imagen muestra una vista detallada del estambre de una flor de hibisco, capturada el 23 de julio de 2014, en los jardines hortícolas TAMU en College Station, Texas. El foco central de la imagen es el estambre, que consta de tres partes distintas: el estigma (la parte más superior), el estilo (el tubo largo y delgado que conecta el ovario con el estigma) y los estigmas. El estigma aparece como un disco circular con tres salientes cortos o lóbulos en su base, pareciéndose a un pequeño paraguas. Estos lóbulos están cubiertos de pelillos finos, dándoles un aspecto peludo. El estilo es blanco y se extiende desde la parte superior del estambre hacia el ovario debajo. Tiene una superficie lisa sin pelos visibles. Los estigmas en el extremo del estilo también están cubiertos de pelillos finos cortos que se asemejan a pequeños picos o cerdas. En segundo plano, pueden verse los pétalos rojos brillantes de la flor de hibisco, proporcionando un contraste sorprendente con los tonos blancos y rosados del estambre. El efecto general es uno de color vibrante y detalles intrincados, destacando la estructura única y la belleza de los órganos reproductivos de la flor de hibisco. – Spanish translation

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