Here is a close-up of the stamen of a dandelion from Avery Courtyard. The sample was obtained in Avery Courtyard Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 PM. The stamen was picked from the plant, placed on the glass slide, taped over, and covered with a coverslip. The stamen is translucent and has long lines that represent the structure that holds the stamen up. #caltechbi1