Black Alder Collection

Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4, alder
An illustration of alder tree fruit and foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Alnus glutinosa (W. ) DCXXXI, alder
An illustration of an alder tree, fruit and foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Alder buckthorn, Frangula alnus (Berry-bearing alder or black alder, Rhamnus frangula)
FLO4986927 Alder buckthorn, Frangula alnus (Berry-bearing alder or black alder, Rhamnus frangula). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Black Alder (colour litho)
3116897 Black Alder (colour litho); (add.info.: Rhamnus frangula, Frangula alnus Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

ilex verticillata oosterwijk, holly
4416 Holly Ilex verticillata Oosterwijk

Red Darnel, Avens, Black Alder, Agrimony, Adders Tongue, Amomum (colour litho)
6020691 Red Darnel, Avens, Black Alder, Agrimony, Adders Tongue, Amomum (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Darnel, Avens, Black Alder, Agrimony)

alnus glutinosa, alder, white subject
Alnus glutinosa Alder White subject

Frozen trees in sunlight
Frozen Common alder (Alnus glutinosa) trees in sunlight; Bavaria, Germany

Silhouetted alder tree at sunrise along the water
Common alder or European black alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree along the water at sunrise; Bavaria, Germany

Silhouetted alder tree at sunrise reflected in water
Common alder or European black alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree reflected in water at sunrise; Bavaria, Germany

Chestnut tree branches and field at sunrise, Nature Reserve Moenchbruch, Moerfelden-Walldorf, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Trees (Black alder) in morning mist, Nature Reserve Moenchbruch, Moerfelden-Walldorf, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Trees branches and field at sunrise, Nature Reserve Moenchbruch, Moerfelden-Walldorf, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Trees and field at sunrise, Nature Reserve Moenchbruch, Moerfelden-Walldorf, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Tree and filed at sunrise, Nature Reserve Moenchbruch, Moerfelden-Walldorf, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Landscape of Foggy Lake in Early Morning in Autumn, Bavaria, Germany

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) Trees beside Lake in Early Morning in Autumn, Bavaria, Germany

Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa) and White Alder (Alnus rhombifolia), illustration Biology: Botany, Plants

Black alder, European alder -Alnus glutinosa- covered with hoarfrost, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Black Alders -Alnus glutinosa- with spring foliage, Beerbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree, artwork C016 / 3384
Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree. Artwork of an alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree (left), with a close-up showing its leaves, and male (long) and female (dark, round) catkins (flowers)

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree, artwork C016 / 3383
Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree. Artwork of an alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree (left), with a close-up showing its leaves, and male (long) and female (dark, round) catkins (flowers)

Alder tree pollen grain, SEM
Alder tree pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from an alder tree (Alnus glutinosa). A pollen grain contains a male sex cell from a flowering plant

Alnus glutinosa, alder tree
A mature alder tree in winter photographed by Pat Hart

Alnus glutinosa, alder
Alder trees in winter photographed by Pat Hart

European alder leaf
European alder (Alnus glutinosa) leaf. This rapid-growing tree is often found beside water. It reaches heights of 20 metres and can live for up to 150 years. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in April

Alder bead galls on a black alder (Alnus glutinosa) leaf. These galls are caused by the alder gall mite (Phytoptus laevis)

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"Black Alder: A Majestic Tree of Many Faces" The black alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a remarkable species that captivates with its versatility and beauty. Also known as alder, this deciduous tree has several intriguing variations, such as Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4 and Alnus glutinosa (W. ) DCXXXI. Its allure extends beyond its scientific nomenclature, as it often shares the spotlight with other enchanting plants like ilex verticillata oosterwijk, holly. In the realm of flora, the black alder stands out for its adaptability to different environments. It thrives in various landscapes across Europe, including Nature Reserve Moenchbruch in Moerfelden-Walldorf, Hesse, Germany. Here, frozen trees bask in sunlight or emerge from morning mist to create breathtaking scenes that evoke tranquility and awe. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the silhouette of an alder tree at sunrise along the water's edge. The reflection on the calm surface adds an ethereal touch to this natural masterpiece. Similarly captivating are chestnut tree branches reaching towards the sky against a backdrop of fields bathed in golden hues during daybreak. As we explore these picturesque settings within Nature Reserve Moenchbruch, we witness how black alders harmoniously coexist with their surroundings. Their presence enhances the landscape's charm while providing shelter for diverse wildlife species seeking refuge amidst their sturdy branches. Whether it is admired individually or as part of a larger ecosystem composition, each encounter with a black alder leaves an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. From its white subjects to its striking silhouettes reflected in water bodies at sunrise – every aspect showcases nature's ability to inspire wonderment.