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Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) flower with bud and seed pod, Surrey, UK. July

Broadleaf woodsorrel (Oxalis latifolia) in flower, close up. Milpa Alta forest, outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico. August

Water flooding across Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) landscape, South Texas, USA. May, 2021
Water flooding across Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) landscape, South Texas, USA. May, 2021

Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp. ) flower covered in water droplets, close up, Texas, USA. April
Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.) flower covered in water droplets, close up, Texas, USA. April

Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) flower, Texas, USA. May
Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) flower, Texas, USA. May

Black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapilla) perched in snow-covered Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) tree during spring snowstorm, Freeville, New York, USA. April

Male Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) foraging in flowering Crabapple (Malus sp)
Male Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) foraging in flowering Crabapple (Malus sp.) tree in spring, Ithaca, New York, USA. May

Spring cyclamen (Cyclamen repandum) in flower in woodland, Mount Moricone, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Ivy-leaved cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium) in flower in autumnal woodland, Umbria, Italy. October

Mass of Field poppies (Papaver rhoeas)flowering in summer, Sibillini, Umbria, June

Wildflowers flowering in abundance on fallow agricultural land, Poppies (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus), Ox-eye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare), Field chamomile (Anthemis arvensis)

Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius) landing on a flower, nr Orvieto, Italy. June

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) caterpillar crawling over Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) leaf, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. April

Male Northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), in breeding plumage, perched in snow-covered Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) tree during spring snowstorm, Freeville, New York, USA. April

Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) perched on Teasel (Dipsacus sp. ) seedhead in winter, Germany. January
Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) perched on Teasel (Dipsacus sp.) seedhead in winter, Germany. January

Oak (Quercus robur) tree growing beside an Ice Age pond, formed during the Devensian glaciation, Moccas Park National Nature Reserve, Herefordshire, England, UK. April, 2022

Greater spearwort (Ranunculus lingua) flower and developing seedhead in the margins of Kenfig Pool, Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Glamorgan, Wales, UK, July

Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp. ) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May
Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp.) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus) coming in to land on flowering Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Yorkshire, UK. September

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) pup and school of fish swimming through Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) nursery, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, North Atlantic

Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp)
Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp.) Gam Island, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia

Flower (Barringtonia sp. ) fallen on black lava sand beach, Tangkoko National Park, northern Sulawesi, Indonesia
Flower (Barringtonia sp.) fallen on black lava sand beach, Tangkoko National Park, northern Sulawesi, Indonesia

Northern parula (Parula americana) male singing from flowering crabapple (Malus sp)
Northern parula (Parula americana) male singing from flowering crabapple (Malus sp.) tree in spring, near Salamanca, New York, USA, May 2022

Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp)
Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp.) buds, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Male Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) feeding on snow-covered Holly (Ilex sp) berries, near Ithaca, New York, USA. January

Female Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) spreading wings for balance after landing on a fruiting Holly (Ilex sp)
Female Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) spreading wings for balance after landing on a fruiting Holly (Ilex sp.) bush, Freeville, New York, USA. January

Pollen grains on the style of a Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), Hoe Grange Nature Reserve, Derbyshire, UK. August

Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) pollen grain, false-coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph

Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf. A single adult wasp will emerge from each gall, Peak District National Park

Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on fallen European beech (Fagus sylvatica). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Common restharrow (Ononis repens) and Round-headed rampion (Phyteuma orbiculare) flowering on a chalk grassland hilltop, Marlborough Downs, Wiltshire, UK. July

Beech (Fagus sp. ) trees in autumn, Saja Natural Park, Cantabria, Spain. November
Beech (Fagus sp.) trees in autumn, Saja Natural Park, Cantabria, Spain. November

Pussy willow / Goat willow / Great sallow (Salix caprea) female catkins, Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Ivy (Hedera helix) berry clusters ripening in winter after recent snow, Wiltshire hedgerow, UK. January

Corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum) growing on farmland to provide nectar source for insects, Scotland, UK. August

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) leaf transilluminated showing vein detail

Dune pansies / Seaside pansies (Viola tricolor curtisii) flowering on coastal sand dunes, Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. April

Spring Birch (Betual pendula) trees on moorland in front of the Cairngorm mountain range at dawn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. April, 2019

Aerial view of Steall waterfall lined by Birch (Betula pendula) woodland and river running through Glen Nevis, Highlands, Scotland, UK. June, 2018

Autumnal Birch (Betula pendula) trees surrounding a small loch, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. October, 2017

Aerial view of Clashach cove surrounded by flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus), Hopeman, Moray Firth, Scotland, UK. May, 2017

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) tree silhouetted by a display of Aurora borealis in the night sky, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. February

Cactus bees (Diadasia Rinconis) feeding on nectar and collecting pollen from Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus) flower, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Turning European beech (Fagus sylvatica) leaves in autumn. Exmoor National Park, Somerset / Devon, England. November

Broad-bordered bee hawk-moth (Hemaris fuciformis) nectaring from Wood cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum), Finland. June

Pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) eating Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Finland. November

Female Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) nectaring on Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Finland. July

Male Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) eating from Wood cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum), Finland. June

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"Dicot: A Journey through Nature's Diversity" Explore the fascinating world of dicots, a diverse group of plants that includes some truly remarkable species. From the rare and elusive Franklinia alatamaha, also known as Franklinia, to the vibrant Hydrangea hortensis or French hydrangea, each dicot offers its own unique beauty. Find solace under the graceful branches of a Weeping Willow or marvel at the intricate patterns on insects found in Surinam. Discover the humble Gossypium barbadense, commonly known as cotton plant, which has played a significant role in shaping our history. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Scottish Pine Forest or wander through Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire UK, where ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall with wisdom accumulated over centuries. Indulge your senses with Durio zibethinus - durian fruit's distinctive aroma and taste. Experience the serene beauty of heathland landscapes that harbor an array of unique flora and fauna. Savor Orangier des Gcnes or Arancio di Genova oranges for their exquisite flavor and fragrance. Uncover the secrets hidden within Myristica sp. , better known as nutmeg - a spice cherished for its warm essence. Lastly, witness nature's ingenuity with Cephalotus follicularis - Australian pitcher plant - showcasing its carnivorous adaptations to thrive in nutrient-poor environments. Dicots offer us glimpses into nature's vast creativity and resilience. They remind us of our interconnectedness with all living beings and inspire us to appreciate Earth's incredible biodiversity. Let these hints guide you on an awe-inspiring journey through this captivating realm.