Up Close and Personal: Lilies

Stigma, stamen, anther, sepal. I want to think of these words as being fictional animals, but they're not. These are actually parts of a lily, along with the stem, petals and leaves.

The gentle curves and turns are so elegant.

This lily looks like it has freckles. I like freckles, but maybe it's because I have them.

Stamen and anther, you are truly a thing of beauty. I'm glad you're not a fictional animal.