For in these older stigmatic flowers the anther as it comes down upon his back is seen to be withered, having shed its pollen several days since, the supply of pollen on the bee's body being sufficient to fertilize all the stigmas in the cluster, until a new supply is obtained from the pollen-bearing blossoms above.
"My Studio Neighbors"
William Hamilton Gibson
The opening to the nectary is seen just below the stigmatic surface, the nectary itself being nearly two inches in length.
"My Studio Neighbors"
William Hamilton Gibson
The member now released seeks a fresh hold, and the same result follows, the leg almost inevitably entering the fissure, and this time drawing in the pollen directly against the sticky stigmatic surface within.
"My Studio Neighbors"
William Hamilton Gibson