The Orchid's Pollen Bandies 



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 visited 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 it 



can be seen that the colors and all 



of the lines lead to the central 



point as if to guide the bee. 



