Anatomy of an Orchid
The anther cap, which looks like a periscope reminds me of ET (Spielberg movie). The reproductive part of an orchid consists of a single column, where situated at the top is the anther cap. The anther cap contains packets of pollen which is placed in the stigma below the anther, for fertilization.
The labellum (pastel yellow in the image) or lip is in essence a landing pad whose purpose is to attract pollinators.
Anatomy of an Orchid
The anther cap, which looks like a periscope reminds me of ET (Spielberg movie). The reproductive part of an orchid consists of a single column, where situated at the top is the anther cap. The anther cap contains packets of pollen which is placed in the stigma below the anther, for fertilization.
The labellum (pastel yellow in the image) or lip is in essence a landing pad whose purpose is to attract pollinators.