Gladiolus orchidiflorus style branches and stamens

The three closely aligned anthers of the Gladiolus orchidiflorus flower in picture are oblong, nearly straight with black sides, nodding from filament tips that are curved down. The three style branches curve out above the stamens under the narrow dorsal tepal.

The rest of the corolla is further away from the parts involved in pollination but provide suitable landing sites for those likely to become involved in the vitally significant activities (Goldblatt and Manning, 1998; Vlok and Schutte-Vlok, 2015; Le Roux, et al, 2005; iNaturalist).