Dryas Collection

Mountain avens, Dryas octopetala
5856059 Mountain avens, Dryas octopetala; (add.info.: Mountain avens, Dryas octopetala. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Julia heleconia (Dryas iulia) butterfly on head of Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare). Butterflies often land on caimans head to drink the salt from its eyes. Pantanal, Brazil

at sunset at Seceda, Gruppo delle Odle, Dolomiti di Gardena, Bolzano, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

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North America, USA, Texas, Hidalgo Co. McAllen, Julia Heliconian (Dryas julia) butterfly feeding at mist flowers Date: 07/02/2012

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United States, Maryland, Wheaton, Brookside Gardens, Orange julia longwing butterfly resting on yellow flower, wings flat Date: 01/09/2006

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Norway, Spitsbergen. Mountain aven (Dryas octopetala) wildflowers in bloom on the tundra in summertime. Date: 14/04/2010

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, St. Johnsfjorden. Mountain avens, Dryas octopetala, blooming on the tundra in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Canada, Banff National Park. White Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala) Date: 27/08/2005

White Dryas (Dryas octopetala) (colour litho)
2639040 White Dryas (Dryas octopetala) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Dryad, striped grayling and great sooty satyr
Dryad, Minois dryas, striped grayling, Hipparchia fidia, and great sooty satyr, Satyrus ferula. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Primulina dryas (Chirita sinensis). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Curtis British Entomology Plate 644
Hymenoptera: Mesoleptus waltoni Curtis = Sympherta fusicornis [Plant: Dryas octopetala (Mountain Avens)] Date: 1824-39

Close Up View Of Mountain Avens That Have Gone To Seed On The Moraine Of Root And Kennecott Glaciers, Wrangell St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Southcentral Alaska, Summer

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Siberian Lemming - skull in tundra (typical scene due to a high lemming population), next to a flowering White Dryas (Dryas octopetala) plant (Lemmus sibiricus)

Dryas Drummondii (Drummonds mountain-avens), a flowering perennial of the Rosaceae family, with yellow flowers. It is a wild plant, native to North America

Flint tools used by reindeer hunters. Solbjerg, Lolland. Ahr
Flint tools used by reindeer hunters. From the camp at Solbjerg, Lolland. Ahrensburg Culture. Mesolithic. Northwestern Europe. 9500 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Yellow-flowered or Drummonds mountain avens, Dryas drummondii.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan

Mountain Avens or White Dryas (Dryas octopetala), Burren, Ireland, Europe

Meadow with Mountain Avens or White Dryas (Dryas octopetala), Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

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Siberian Lemming - skull in tundra (typical scene due to a high lemming population), next to a flowering White Dryas (Dryas octopetala) plant (Lemmus sibiricus) Date:

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Mountain Avens - on grassy slope (Dryas octopetala) Date:

Dryas Octopetala (Mountain Avens, White Dryas)
Dryas Octopetala (Mountain Avens, White Dryas, White Dryad), an arctic-alpine flowering plant of the Rosaceae family, with creamy coloured petals. Seen here growing in a rocky setting

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At sunset in the breathtaking Dolomiti di Gardena, a mesmerizing sight unfolds as nature's beauty takes center stage. A delicate Julia heleconia butterfly gracefully perches on the head of a Yacare caiman, creating an enchanting juxtaposition between two seemingly contrasting creatures. The vibrant hues of the butterfly's wings stand out against the caiman's textured skin, forming a captivating tableau. In this idyllic setting, amidst avens and other foliage, another type steals the show. The elegant Dryas octopetala flower emerges from its bud, showcasing its intricate petals and symbolizing growth and resilience. Its presence is like a cut-out from paradise itself. As twilight descends upon Seceda, these natural wonders become even more ethereal. The warm golden light bathes everything in a soft glow, casting long shadows that dance across the landscape, and is during this magical hour that one can truly appreciate the intricate details of each leaf and every petal. The White Dryas stands tall among them all—a testament to its endurance in harsh environments. Its pure white blooms seem to radiate tranquility against their surroundings, reminding us of nature's ability to thrive even in adversity. Butterflies flutter around freely as if choreographed by unseen hands—Dryad butterflies with their striking patterns mingle with striped graylings and great sooty satyrs. Their delicate flight adds an element of whimsy to this already enchanting scene. Amongst all this splendor lies Primulina dryas—an exquisite species captured forever on Curtis British Entomology Plate 644—a testament to mankind's fascination with capturing nature's ephemeral beauty for eternity. In this picturesque corner of Bolzano within Trentino Alto Adige region lies an extraordinary display where dryads meet dryas—the meeting point between flora and fauna that captivates hearts and minds alike.