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Angiosperm Collection (page 8)

Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, encompass a diverse array of botanical wonders that grace our planet

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Mount Etna birches (Betula aetnensis)

Mount Etna birches (Betula aetnensis)
Mount Etna birch (Betula aetnensis) woodland. Photographed on Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Chickweed pollen grains, SEM

Chickweed pollen grains, SEM
Chickweed pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (green) from a chickweed flower (Stellaria media)

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Mixture of flower and grass seeds, SEM

Mixture of flower and grass seeds, SEM
Mixture of flower and grass seeds, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a mixture of seeds for wild meadow plants. It includes flower and grass seeds

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Summer flower border

Summer flower border. Collection of plants growing in a garden in the summer

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Hellebore pollen, SEM

Hellebore pollen, SEM
Hellebore (Helleborus sp.) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x2000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Lily petal, SEM

Lily petal, SEM
Lily petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a lily (family Liliaceae). Magnification x58 at 6x7cm size

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Daisy flower (Bellis perennis)

Daisy flower (Bellis perennis)

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Sea holly (Eryngium x oliverianum)

Sea holly (Eryngium x oliverianum)

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Orchid flower

Orchid flower. Close-up of an unidentified orchid flower (family Orchidaceae). There are over 30, 000 species of orchids worldwide, making up 10% of all known species of flowering plants

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp. )

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp. )
Amaryllis flowers (Hippeastrum sp.). Photographed in December

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Ivy (Hedera helix)

Ivy (Hedera helix). Photographed in December

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
Lily of the valley flowers (Convallaria majalis) in a vase

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
Lily of the valley flowers (Convallaria majalis). Photographed in April

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Transvaal daisies (Gerbera jamesonii)

Transvaal daisies (Gerbera jamesonii). Photographed in April

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum Filigran )

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum Filigran ) flowers

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Peony-flowering tulips (Tulipa sp. )

Peony-flowering tulips (Tulipa sp. )
Peony-flowering tulips (Tulipa sp.). Photographed in April

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Chamomile (Anthemis punctata cupaniana)

Chamomile (Anthemis punctata cupaniana) flowers

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Platanthera chlorantha orchid

Platanthera chlorantha orchid
Greater butterfly orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) flowers. Due to intense argriculture and over grazing by cattle, this plant is considered to be in decline (as of 2008)

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Hepatica transsilvanica flowers

Hepatica transsilvanica flowers
Liver leaf flowers (Hepatica transsilvanica). Photographed in February

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Allium giganteum flower head

Allium giganteum flower head

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Tulip flowers (Tulipa sp. )

Tulip flowers (Tulipa sp. )
Tulip flowers (Tulipa sp.)

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Collection of white daisy flowers

Collection of white daisy flowers
Daisies. Collection of white daisy flowers (family: Compositae). Each flower is actually a cluster of tiny individual flowers, or florets. The white " petals" are sterile ray florets

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: African blue lily (Agapanthus sp. )

African blue lily (Agapanthus sp. )
African blue lily ( Agapanthus sp. )flower-head. This flower head consists of manytiny flowers called florets

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Orchid flowers

Orchid flowers

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) a widespread orchid of grasslands and verges

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) a widespread orchid of grasslands and verges, growing on St Georges Flower Bank, Bristol, UK, June

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowers, Melbourne Botanic garden, Victoria, Australia

Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowers, Melbourne Botanic garden, Victoria, Australia

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree to drift away and establish a new tree. Bahamas

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower. UK. June

Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower. UK. June

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) on a roadside verge near Bristol, England

Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) on a roadside verge near Bristol, England, UK, June

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Wood forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) flowers, yellow corollas on fresher flowers

Wood forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) flowers, yellow corollas on fresher flowers. In damp woodland, Surrey, England, UK. May

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Mother of thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana), viviparous growth with vegetative

Mother of thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana), viviparous growth with vegetative propagation of plantlets on leaf margins. In cultivation

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) in flower, in woodland, Staatsbossen, Texel, the Netherlands

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) in flower, in woodland, Staatsbossen, Texel, the Netherlands, April

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), development from bud to seed. Digital composite

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), development from bud to seed. Digital composite

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Golden Retriever puppy in wooden basket with sunflowers; USA

Golden Retriever puppy in wooden basket with sunflowers; USA

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK

Ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK. The second largest Beech tree in England in foreground. November 2015

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Pink Ipe trees (Tabebuia ipe / Handroanthus impetiginosus) in flower, Pantanal, Mato Grosso State

Pink Ipe trees (Tabebuia ipe / Handroanthus impetiginosus) in flower, Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Western Brazil

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Watercolour painting of Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) berries

Watercolour painting of Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) berries. Botanical illustration by Linda Pitkin

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Two Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) flowerheads, Umbria, Italy. June

Two Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) flowerheads, Umbria, Italy. June

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Aerial view of southern tip of Dominica, Scotts Head. It divides Atlantic from Caribbean

Aerial view of southern tip of Dominica, Scotts Head. It divides Atlantic from Caribbean sea. Dominica, West Indies. October 2020

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering

English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering Meadow buttercups (Ranunculus acris) surrounded by mature hedgerows

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii), Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tajinaste rojo (Echium wildpretii), Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Canary Islands. Endemic

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Desert rose (Adenium obesum) tree in flower, Bogoria Game Reserve, Kenya

Desert rose (Adenium obesum) tree in flower, Bogoria Game Reserve, Kenya

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Large leaf of Giant Elephants Ear (Alocasia odora), in rainforest, Yangminshan

Large leaf of Giant Elephants Ear (Alocasia odora), in rainforest, Yangminshan, Taiwan

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Purple-loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) watercolour illustration

Purple-loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) watercolour illustration

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei

Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei) amongst rocks in Sonoran Desert, at sunset. Baja California, Mexico. 2017

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium)

Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium), Common rockrose (Helianthemum chamaecistus)



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Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, encompass a diverse array of botanical wonders that grace our planet. From the elegant Franklinia alatamaha, commonly referred to as Franklinia, to the vibrant Hydrangea hortensis or French hydrangea, these angiosperms captivate us with their beauty. In serene landscapes like the Scottish Pine Forest or Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire UK, ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall and majestic. Their presence reminds us of nature's resilience and timelessness. As we wander through heathlands adorned with delicate Narcissus tazetta daffodils or marvel at Weeping Willows swaying gracefully in the breeze, it becomes evident that angiosperms have an enchanting ability to transform any environment into a picturesque scene. Underneath tranquil lakes like Ain in the Alps region of France lies another captivating sight: Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) blooming underwater. These ethereal flowers create a mesmerizing underwater view that leaves us breathless. Even insects are drawn to the allure of angiosperms. In Surinam's rich biodiversity hotspot, they flit from one flower to another, pollinating and perpetuating life within this intricate ecosystem. Gossypium barbadense or cotton plants remind us of humanity's reliance on angiosperms for sustenance and materials essential for our daily lives. They serve as a reminder of how deeply intertwined we are with these remarkable organisms. Whether submerged beneath crystal-clear waters or thriving amidst lush greenery on land, angiosperms continue to inspire awe and wonder wherever they bloom. With their vast diversity and undeniable beauty, they remind us why nature is truly an extraordinary masterpiece worth preserving for generations to come.