Shirley poppy, Papaver rhoeas Shirley series, black and white side view showing stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up showing the stamens and stigma.

Love-in-a-mist, Nigella damascena, close up showing stamens against a blue background.

Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, seedhead growing amongst the field Poppies, Papaver rhoeas.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up of a bud opening.

Sweet rocket, Dame's rocklet, Hesperis matronalis flower, purple flower cluster.

Chilli pepper, Capsicum annuum, strings of chilies hung up to dry.

Iceland poppy, Papaver nudicaule, front view showing stigma and stamens.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum 'Danish Flag', red and white coloured flower showing fringed petals and stamens.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum 'Danish Flag', red and white coloured flower showing fringed petals and stamens.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum 'Danish Flag', red and white coloured flower showing fringed petals and stamens.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum 'Danish Flag', red and white coloured flower showing fringed petals and stamens.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view with petals curved back.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view. Shot against a soft focus dappled pink background.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view with petals curved back to reveal stamen.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view with petals curved back to reveal stamen.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, side on view with petals curved back to reveal stamen.

Californian poppy, Eschscholzia californica, close up view manipulated with aged effect on edges.

Oriental poppy, Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum', close up showing black stamen inside.