Asterid Collection (page 6)

Water filled ditch with shadow of a tree on water with Fringed waterlily (Nymphoides peltata) Star duckweed (Lemna trisulca) Netherlands. July 2015

Pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) feeding from Wild Rosemary (Rhododendron tomentosum), Finland, June

Triglav gentian (Gentiana terglouensis) Passo di Falzarego, near Cortina, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy. July

Giant cushion plant (Azorella compacta). Bolivia

Three metre tall Mount Teide bugloss / Tower of jewels / Red Tajinaste (Echium wildpretii) flowering beside Teide wallflowers (Erysimum scoparium) on misty mountainside, Teide National Park

Marguerite / Ox eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) UK

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons, silhouette on white background

Hedge parsley (Torilis japonica) close up pattern of dead seed heads. Silhouette on white background

RF- Dandelion (Taxaxacum officinale) close up of seed head

RF- Dandelion (Taxaxacum officinale) close up of seed head

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons, silhouette on white background

Chinese Lanterns (Physalis alkekengi), Hydrangea flowers, Poplar leaves (Populus) and Honesty skeletons (Lunaria annua), silhouettes on white background

Shetland sheepdog running in Common bluet (Houstonia caerulea) field. Haddam, Connecticut, USA. May

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), close-up. Sunflower plantation in Cuestahedo, Merindad de Montija, Merindades, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain. August

Cowslips (Primula veris) in bloom on Hardington Moor NNR, Somerset, England, UK, May 2013

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) in flower, Dartmoor, England, UK. August

Creeping bellflower (Campanula rapunculoides) Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June

Welsh mountain pony (Equus caballus) with a view of the beach and Bell heather (Erica cinerea), St. Davids Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, July

Rhododendron (Rhododendron sp) in flower, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Rhododendron (Rhododendrons sp) flowering, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Tea mangroves (Pelliciera rhizophorae) Pochote Estuary, Costa Rica. Vulnerable species

Tea mangrove (Pelliciera rhizophorae) flower, Pochote Estuary, Costa Rica, Vulnerable species

Mining bee (Andrena sp) flying to Giant harebell (Campanula latifolia), Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserve, Monmouthshire Wales UK, July

Borage flower bud (Borago officinalis) near Nice, south of France, June

Flowers (Mussaenda pubescens) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. May

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) at dawn, with distant Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Succulent tree (Pachypodium rutenbergianum), Ramena, Madagascar

Ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), female in flight feeding on Yellow bells (Tecoma stans) flower, Hill Country, Texas, USA. September

RF- Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) female feeding in flight on Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata). Gila National Forest, New Mexico, USA. August

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) amongst Bell heather (Erica cinerea) Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, August

Chickweed wintergreen ( Trientalis europaea) flower, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) in pine woodland, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, June

Cowberry or Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) close-up of red berries in late summer, Scotland, UK, August

Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) visiting Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flowers, Dorset, England. Digital Composite

Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) taking off from Cornflower (Centaurea cyanea) in Bishops Meadow, Farnham. Surrey, England, UK, July 2014. Digital composite

Blue-eyed bicolour ragdoll-cross kitten, Fergus, among frosty everlasting daisies and cow parsley deadheads

Cowslips (Primula veris) on conservation headland on organic farm. Norfolk, UK, April

Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) flowering in snow, above Madoona di Campiglio, Brenta Dolomites, Italy, June

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seedhead, Monmouthshire, Wales UK, June

Canon ball tree fruit (Couroupita guianensis) Costa Rica

Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) growing in a field. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) in fallow fields, near Sugano, Orvieto, Italy, June

Appennine Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana dinarica) in flower, on roadside below Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May

Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) in flower, above Madoona di Campiglio, Brenta Dolomites, Italy, June 2010

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus), wide angle view to show dry meadow habitat. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. July

Nine-spotted moth (Amata phegea) feeding from a Mountain arnica flower (Arnica montana) Triglav National Park, Julian Alps, Slovenia. July

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardu) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Germander speedwell flowers (Veronica chamaedrys). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.