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Aerial landscape of Cerrado with flowring Pink Trumpet Trees / Pink Lapacho (Handroanthus impetiginosus) Brazil, August 2010

False tiger moth (Dysphania militaris) nectaring on Crapnells camellia (Camellia crapnelliana). Hong Kong Botanic garden, Hong-Kong

Sand-loving / Square-headed wasp (Tachysphex costae) feeding on Sea holly flowers (Eryngium maritimum) on a beach, Sardinia, Italy, June

RF- Mountain bearberry (Arctous alpinus) covered in frost, Sarek National Park, Laponia World Heritage Site, Lapland, Sweden. September

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) stretches on a downed tree. Zimbabwe. September

Persian cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) flowers. Cyprus. April

Umbellifer (Scaligeria napiformis / Bunium napiforme) flowering, close-up. Cyprus. April

Common knapweed (Centaurea nigra) Sark, British Channel islands, September

Ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) growing on limestone scree in Lathkill Dale, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Guelder rose / Crampbark (Viburnum opulus) Strumpshaw Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK. September

Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) feeding on Hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk, UK, September

Heath bumblebee (Bombus jonellus) queen feeding on goldenrod flowers (Solidago), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Close up of Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) feeding at a flower (Aster sp), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) berries in autumn, Surrey, England, UK, September

Beetle, (Rhagonycha fulva), feeding on oxeye daisy flower, Scotland, UK, July

Cornish heath (Erica vagans) clump flowering on montane pastureland, above the Lakes of Covadonga, at 1300m, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) feeding on Green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) visiting Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, April

Southern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) feeding in Jacaranda tree, Baviaanskloof, South Africa, November

Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro), dead in winter landscape with Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) silhouet behind, Gran Paradiso national park, Italian Alps, Italy, January

Dahlias in flower, seen through foggy cottage window, Ringshall, Hertfordshire, England, UK, September

Sea chamomile (Anthemis maritima), Sea stock (Mattiola sinuata), and Shrubby Everlasting (Helichrysum stoechas) flowers in sand dunes, Camargue, France. May

Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) abstract, Upper Lusatia Heath and Pond Landscape, Upper Lusatia UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Germany

Sunflowers {Helianthus annuus} Spain

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male roosting on Cowslip (Primula veris) Bedfordshire, England, UK, April

Male chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August 2016

Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae) on vipers bugloss (Echium vulgare). Kent, UK. July

Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) feeding on lavender flowers in garden, England, UK, August

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) feeding on wild aster, Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, Eltham, London, UK, September

Hawai i silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum) covered by an unusual snowfall near crater summit of dormant Haleakala / East Maui Volcano. Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii

English springer spaniel standing in front of Rhododendron flowers. Haddam, Connecticut, USA. June

Alkanet flowers (Anchusa azurea) Prado del Rey, Cadiz, Spain, April

Close up of flowers (Mussaenda pubescens) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May

Wood White butterfly (Leptidea sinapis) on Germander Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys), Surrey, England, UK, May - Focus Stacked

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male roosting on Cowslip (Primula veris) Bedfordshire, England, UK, April

Hydrangeas flowering in garden seen through window of shed, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), flying to Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Harebell carpenter bee (Chelostoma campanularum) at 4-5mm long one of Britains smallest bees, visiting Giant harebell (Campanula latifolia) to collect pollen, Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust

Clay-colored robin (Turdus grayi), drinking from flower of African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata) Costa Rica. This tree is an invasive species

RF - Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daises (Aster amellus) in autumn, Norfolk, England, UK, September

Milkweed (Asclepias mellodora), Intervales State Park, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Vealand Farm, Devon, UK. August

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seedhead covered in dew, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, September

Succulent trees (Pachypodium rutenbergianum) low angle view, Ramena, Madagascar

RF- Spring gentian (Gentiana verna) flower, Liechtenstein, June

Patchwork of upland heather moorland and isolated Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees on grouse shooting estate, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April 2016

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) and Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) feeding on bedstraw (Galium) species. Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, August

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"Discover the Astonishing World of Asterids: From Franklinia alatamaha to Panax pseudoginseng" Step into the enchanting realm of asterids, a diverse group of flowering plants that captivate with their beauty and unique characteristics. Among them is the elusive Franklinia alatamaha, also known as franklinia, a rare tree species discovered in Georgia and celebrated for its delicate white blossoms. In contrast to the grandeur of franklinia, we find Hydrangea hortensis or French hydrangea, an elegant shrub renowned for its vibrant clusters of flowers that can change color depending on soil acidity. Imagine strolling through a Scottish Pine Forest where these majestic trees create an awe-inspiring landscape. Venture further into heathland habitats adorned with pops of red from poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus), near Castellucio di Norcia. Witness nature's artistry as Devil's-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) blooms in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park during September—a sight not to be missed. Delicate yet resilient Primula auricula or primrose adds charm to any garden setting while Gardenia taitensis, commonly known as Tahitian gardenia, intoxicates with its heavenly fragrance. Discover Ocimum sanctum or holy basil—an herb revered for both culinary and medicinal purposes—its aromatic leaves offering solace amidst life's chaos. Uncover the mystical allure surrounding Mandragora officinarum or mandrake—a plant steeped in folklore and legend throughout history. Marvel at Dahlia pinnata or pinnate dahlia's flamboyant blooms that come in various shapes and colors, adding vibrancy to gardens worldwide. Lastly, immerse yourself in the healing powers attributed to Panax pseudoginseng or tienchi ginseng, a medicinal herb treasured in traditional Chinese medicine for its potential health benefits.