Asterid Collection (page 9)

Aerial view of olive field which has been plowed, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. February 2020

Blackpoll warbler (Setophaga striata) male perched on Mexican olive (Cordia boissieri). South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on Devil's bit scabious (Succisa pratensis). Devon, England, UK. August

Clustered bellflower (Campanula glomerata) against sky. Pewsey Downs National Nature Reserve, Wiltshire, England, UK. July

RF - Chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) male resting on Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria). Somerset, England, UK. July 2019

Dotterel, (Charadrius morinellus) female amongst Blue mountain heath (Phyllodoce caerulea) flowers, Ljungdalsfjallen, Harjedalen, Sweden

Bumblebee (Bombus) on Rampion flower (Phyteuma), France, May

Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum) and Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) flowers in alpine meadow. Dolomites, Italy. June

Oxlip (Primula elatior) in alpine pasture following snow melt, mountains in background. Col di Rodella, Fassa Valley, Dolomites, Trentino, Italy. June 2019

For get me nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Red campion (Silene dioica) and Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Oxeye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare) in upland hay meadow, Northumberland National Park, UK, June

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on Wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare) Farthing Downs, Surrey, England, July

Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) clump flowering in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, May

Handerkerchief tree (Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriniana) white flower bracts, Wiltshire, UK, May

Scalesia forest canopy (Scalesia pendunculata), Los Gemelos, Santa Cruz Highlands, Galapagos Islands

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major), Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) nectaring on a Yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) flower in a garden, Wiltshire, UK, April

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) juvenile resting on foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. June

RF - Corn Marigold (Glebionis segetum), with Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) and Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) in hay meadow (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) feeding on Fleabane (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Three Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) nectaring on Greater knapweed flowers (Centaurea scabiosa) in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, June

Townhall clock or moschatel (Adoxa moschatellina) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Dandelion (Taraxacum sp. ) seed head. Near Petty France, Gloucestershire, UK. April
Dandelion (Taraxacum sp.) seed head. Near Petty France, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Cowslip (Primula veris) growing at Clattinger Farm Reserve, Wiltshire, England, UK, April

Birdseye primrose (Primula farinosa) a plant confined in Britain to the Pennines of Durham and Yorkshire and Durhams coastal limestone. Widdybank Fell, Upper Teesdale, Durham, England, UK, June

Meadow grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris), covered in dew droplets. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) flowering in grassland on misty morning, sun visible through trees. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. July 2018

Patchwork leafcutter bee (Megachile centuncularis) feeding from Common marigold (Calendula officinalis) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. April

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) butterfly flying amongst Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in hay meadow. Wensum Valley, Norfolk, England, UK. July

Cowslip (Primula veris) and habitat, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. March

Orange bush monkeyflower (Mimulus aurantiacus). Native to California and Oregon, USA. Focus stacked

Peach leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia) dissection, petals removed to show how stamens transfer pollen to style via secondary pollen presentation in bud stage. Focus stacked

Rhododendron (Rhododendron sp) flower, anthers and red stigma visible. Garden in Surrey, England, UK

Alpine rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) in montane grassland above treeline. Giau Pass / Passo di giau, Dolomites, Italy. July 2011

Balsam (Impatiens rosulata) with yellow nectar guides. Endemic to Kitulo Plateau, Tanzania

Rock jasmine (Androsace sericea) flowers. Colour of corona ring indicates age and nectar content of flower. Mountains of Heaven / Tian Shan, Kazakhstan. June

Thorowax (Bupleurum rotundifolium) umbel with green bracts, backlit in studio

Masterwort (Astrantia sp) with pink bracts and tiny florets. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Controlled conditions

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower, backlit with stamens and style visible through corolla. Dark spots on lower lip attract bumblebee pollinators. Pollinated by bumblebees with long proboscis

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) nectaring on Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). Surrey, England, UK. September

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Primrose (Primula vulgaris). This insect is the main pollinator of Primrose. In nature reserve, Surrey, England, UK, April

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) corollas with spatter mark nectar guides. Pollinated by long tongued bumblebees able to reach nectar

Carpenter bee (Xylocopa caffra) male robbing nectar from Ninepin heath (Erica mammosa), not pollinating flower. The Cape, South Africa. February

Rhododendron (Rhododendron souliei) and Leopard plant (Ligularia sp) on bank of river flowing through forest. South of Kangding, Sichuan Province, China. June

China glory flower (Clerodendrum bungei) fruits above red calyxes. Eaten and spread by birds. Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China

Handkerchief / Dove tree (Davidia involucrata) inflorescence, stamens with green ovary and multi--rayed style beneath. Native to Sichuan, northwest Yunnan, Guizhou and Hubei, China

Great eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina) butterfly male nectaring on Rough-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea aspera). Male is highly territorial chasing other insects away

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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.