This hibiscus, rosa-sinensis, shows the anthers prominently displayed. These anthers are connected filaments which are then connected to the stigma and are crucial the the reproduction of the flowers. The stamen, the male part of the flower and the ovule, the female part of the flower, are not visible in this photo, but they are also crucial to the reproduction process. Longwood Gardens, Kennet Square, PA.
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