Plant dissections

Hi,

Anyone got any suggestions please?

I'm having trouble getting hold of reasonably priced flowers for dissection looking at the reproductive parts. I understand daffodils, tulips, lillies and alstroemeria are good but not always available. Has anyone any alternatives to fresh flowers - good models, dried flowers, something I haven't thought of?

Please let me know. Thanks.

We use a large model at the school I work for, I know Timstar sell it so likely other scientific suppliers as well

I have done this with buttercups when I was a trainee teacher and the pupils then stuck the parts into their books with sellotape however not done that since.

We have also Buttercups, Primrose works, there is usually a cheap bunch of flowers at a local supermarket if we get stuck.

Thanks for your suggestions. I'll have a look at buttercups. There should be some around the grounds hopefully.

Hi

I know this is an old post but someone may be looking for help.
Our teachers love to do plant/flower dissections in winter when they are very hard to get.....
I have had great success with a local florist who will save all the flowers that are past their best or slightly damaged. We always get a great range of beautiful flowers.
I wouldn't bother asking Tesco, they told me that the dead flowers get sold. No idea who would buy them?

Hope this helps someone, Jess

Hi Jess,

Thanks for your reply. Its a great idea. Ill check with our local florists to see if they are amenable.

Cheers
Rachel:flower: