What Is the Sticky Stuff on Lilies

At the top of the pistil is the stigma. The stigma is rounded and is sticky to the touch. It is sticky so that it can catch pollen.

Should you remove lily stamens?

First things first, you’ve got to take off the stamens. Ideally, you’ll remove them before they mature and burst–in the early stages they’re a pale brown, and the orange pollen is stored inside. Even once the stamens are removed, look at the lily or amaryllis petals to be sure there’s no dust.

Can you cut lily pollen?

Lily Flowers and Lily Pollen go hand in hand… … Simply pluck the pollen out of the bloom. Don’t cut them off with a scissors. This is unsightly and looks very unnatural in the completed arrangement.