The center stamen contains the pollen. Do not pick and use it, until the pollen is mature. Pollen is mature, if it readily comes off the stamen and onto your finger. There are usually several male flowers for every female flower.

Stock photo: The center stamen contains the pollen. Do not pick and use it, until the pollen is mature. Pollen is mature, if it readily comes off the stamen and onto your finger. There are usually several male flowers for every female flower. was taken by subhasis1994 .