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.