The Orchid’s Pollen Bundles 
With the rest of the blossom torn away, the orchid’s 
pollen bundles and its sticky stigma may be seen in this 
photograph print. These bundles attach themselves to the head of 
the insect, sticking out like a horn so that the next flower visiled will 
be sure to receive its charge of pollen. The sticky stigma 
can be seen in this print directly beneath the two pollen 
bundles at the top. The petal itself of course 
is bent down to show the structure, but il 
can be seen that the colors and all 
of the lines lead to the central 
point as if to guide the bee. 
