A. ridicula vine climbing a 5 foot trellis
by LouisianaMark May 22, 2007 3:07 AM
A. ridicula flower bud a few days before opening
by LouisianaMark May 22, 2007 3:10 AM
This is a day 1 flower. Note the curved under "petals" and throat hairs.
by LouisianaMark May 22, 2007 3:09 AM
Day 1 flower viewed from the side. It is just over 2 inches long.
by LouisianaMark May 22, 2007 3:09 AM
Close-up of the throat hairs of a day 1 flower. They are curved inward to prevent flies from escaping.
by LouisianaMark May 23, 2007 3:49 AM
Close-up of the protuberances on a day 2 flower.
by LouisianaMark May 23, 2007 3:56 AM
A. ridicula, day 2 flower. On the second day, the "petals" extend, and the throat hairs wilt.
by LouisianaMark May 23, 2007 3:55 AM
A. ridicula, day 3 flower. On day 3 the "petals" curve inward, and the flower drops if not pollinated.
by LouisianaMark May 24, 2007 2:58 AM
A riduicula flower cut open to show the day 1 gynostemium. The white surfaces are the stigmae.
by LouisianaMark Jul 15, 2007 4:37 AM
A ridicula--day 2 flower cut open to show the now closed gynostemium. Each lobe has 2 anthers.
by LouisianaMark Jul 14, 2007 3:08 AM
