> Is the structure arising from the centre of the flower, dropping down
> before spreading into an upturned, cup-shaped structure the style?
>
> Are the protuberances at the tips of the lobes on this structure the
> stigmas?
Yes and yes! The petals soon fall, but what is left looks no less like
a flower. I got my first flowers this year too, and the seed pods look like
they are nearly ripe. Just noticed the nz in your address - I though it
was a funny time of year for Sarr. flowers!
-- Clarke Brunt (clarke@brunt.demon.co.uk)