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Monocotyledons Collection

Monocotyledons, also known as monocots, encompass a diverse range of plants that exhibit fascinating characteristics. From the enchanting Bluebells (Hyacinthoides sp

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Bluebells (Hyacinthoides sp. )

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides sp. )
Bluebell flowers (Hyacinthoides sp.) in woodland. Photographed in spring, in Dorset, UK

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Snowdrop (Galanthus Titania )

Snowdrop (Galanthus Titania )
Snowdrop flowers (Galanthus Titania )

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Darwins Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) species which is pollinated by a long-tongued moth

Darwins Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) species which is pollinated by a long-tongued moth, from Ambila, Madagascar. Photograph taken on location for BBC Wild Madagascar Series, August 2009

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Early purple orchids {Orchis mascula} in flower, Cressbrook Dale

Early purple orchids {Orchis mascula} in flower, Cressbrook Dale, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, May 2009

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus), Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria), Wigeon (Anas penelope)

Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus), Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria), Wigeon (Anas penelope) and Common Teal (Anas crecca) flying over flooded marshes in winter, with a rainbow in the background

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Spring Crocus Norfolk february

Spring Crocus Norfolk february

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Spiral ditchgrass (Ruppia cirrhosa) C016 / 3326

Spiral ditchgrass (Ruppia cirrhosa) C016 / 3326
Spiral ditchgrass (Ruppia cirrhosa) in flower, artwork

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Freesia flowers (Freesia sp. )

Freesia flowers (Freesia sp. )
Freesia flowers (Freesia sp.). This plant is native to Africa

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp. )

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp. )
Amaryllis flowers (Hippeastrum sp.). Photographed in December

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
Lily of the valley flowers (Convallaria majalis) in a vase

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
Lily of the valley flowers (Convallaria majalis). Photographed in April

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Peony-flowering tulips (Tulipa sp. )

Peony-flowering tulips (Tulipa sp. )
Peony-flowering tulips (Tulipa sp.). Photographed in April

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Allium giganteum flower head

Allium giganteum flower head

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Tulip flowers (Tulipa sp. )

Tulip flowers (Tulipa sp. )
Tulip flowers (Tulipa sp.)

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: An engraving depicting monocotyledons, flowering plants whose seeds typically contain only one

An engraving depicting monocotyledons, flowering plants whose seeds typically contain only one embryonic leaf or
5311270 An engraving depicting monocotyledons, flowering plants whose seeds typically contain only one embryonic leaf or cotyledon

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Round headed club rush (Scirpus holoschoenus) with Heath fritillary butterfly (Melitaea athalia)

Round headed club rush (Scirpus holoschoenus) with Heath fritillary butterfly (Melitaea athalia) and Niobe fritillary butterfly (Argynnis niobe var eris) Stenje region, Galicica National Park

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Golden oat grass (Trisetum flavescens) and Silver studded blue butterfly (Plebejus

Golden oat grass (Trisetum flavescens) and Silver studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Naked man / Italian orchid (Orchis italica) in flower, Gargano NP, Gargano Peninsula

Naked man / Italian orchid (Orchis italica) in flower, Gargano NP, Gargano Peninsula, Apulia, Italy, April 2008

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Common-spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Hardington Moor NNR, Somerset, UK, June

Common-spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Hardington Moor NNR, Somerset, UK, June. 2020VISION Book Plate. 2020VISION Exhibition

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) in flower, controlled conditions, Cornwall

Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) in flower, controlled conditions, Cornwall, England, UK, May

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Ripe Barley crop in field, Haregill Lodge Farm, Ellingstring, North Yorkshire, England

Ripe Barley crop in field, Haregill Lodge Farm, Ellingstring, North Yorkshire, England, UK, July

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Early Oat fields, Haregill Lodge Farm, Ellingstring, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Early Oat fields, Haregill Lodge Farm, Ellingstring, North Yorkshire, England, UK, January

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Winter Wheat crop (Triticum aestivum) grown at RSPBs Hope Farm, Cambridgeshire

Winter Wheat crop (Triticum aestivum) grown at RSPBs Hope Farm, Cambridgeshire, UK, May 2011

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Close-up of Early purple orchid (Orchis mascula) in flower, Gamlingay Wood, Cambridgeshire

Close-up of Early purple orchid (Orchis mascula) in flower, Gamlingay Wood, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: RF- Rare Monkey / Lady hybrid orchid (Orchis simia x purpurea)

RF- Rare Monkey / Lady hybrid orchid (Orchis simia x purpurea). Possibly unique to Hartslock nature reserve (SSSI), Oxfordshire, UK. May

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Wild daffodil {Narciccus pseudonarcissus} flowering in hazel woodland, Peak District National Park

Wild daffodil {Narciccus pseudonarcissus} flowering in hazel woodland, Peak District National Park, UK

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in flower in snow, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines

Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in flower in snow, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) colour varieties. Sibillini, Umbria Italy, June

Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) colour varieties. Sibillini, Umbria Italy, June. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera). Lorraine Regional Natural Park, Lorraine, France, June

Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera). Lorraine Regional Natural Park, Lorraine, France, June

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus) flowering, Perthshire, Scotland, May

Bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus) flowering, Perthshire, Scotland, May

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Tulip Dolls Minuet, hybrid (Tulipa) cultivated, Schwerin, Germany

Tulip Dolls Minuet, hybrid (Tulipa) cultivated, Schwerin, Germany

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Siberian iris (Iris sibirica), Lower Saxony, Germany

Siberian iris (Iris sibirica), Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Palm trees (Licuala valida) in swamp forest, Lambir NP, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia

Palm trees (Licuala valida) in swamp forest, Lambir NP, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Footpath through Wild Garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) carpeting deciduous woodland

Footpath through Wild Garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) carpeting deciduous woodland, North Somerset, UK

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Bluebells flowering in beech wood Perthshire, Scotland, UK {Hyacinthoides non-scripta}

Bluebells flowering in beech wood Perthshire, Scotland, UK {Hyacinthoides non-scripta}

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Barley ears (Hordeum vulgare) ready for harvest, Norfolk, UK

Barley ears (Hordeum vulgare) ready for harvest, Norfolk, UK

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Rose garlic (Allium roseum) Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Rose garlic (Allium roseum) Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Orchid (Orchis pauciflora) flowering in meadow, Apennine Mountains, Italy, May

Orchid (Orchis pauciflora) flowering in meadow, Apennine Mountains, Italy, May

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Wild garlic {Allium ursinum} flowers, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

Wild garlic {Allium ursinum} flowers, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) in flower, Brasschaat, Belgium, May

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) in flower, Brasschaat, Belgium, May

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: European feather grass (Stipa pennata) with Escher?s blue butterfly (Polyommatus escheri)

European feather grass (Stipa pennata) with Escher?s blue butterfly (Polyommatus escheri) and Silver studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Italian rye grass (Lolium multiflorum) and Silver studded blue butterfly (Plebejus

Italian rye grass (Lolium multiflorum) and Silver studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: European feather grass (Stipa pennata) with Heath fritillary butterfly (Melitaea

European feather grass (Stipa pennata) with Heath fritillary butterfly (Melitaea athalia) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Shoal of Lake Ohrid bleak (Alburnus scoranza) swimming amongst Giant reeds (Arundo

Shoal of Lake Ohrid bleak (Alburnus scoranza) swimming amongst Giant reeds (Arundo donax) along the shore of Lake Ohrid, Lagadin region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Fire lily (Lilium bulbiferrum) flower, Triglav National Park, Slovenia, June 2009

Fire lily (Lilium bulbiferrum) flower, Triglav National Park, Slovenia, June 2009

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) flowers, Hortobagy National Park, Hungary, July 2009

Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) flowers, Hortobagy National Park, Hungary, July 2009

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Three Yellow lady?s slipper orchids (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Queyras Natural Park

Three Yellow lady?s slipper orchids (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Queyras Natural Park, France, May 2009, digital composite

Background imageMonocotyledons Collection: Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, France, May 2009

Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, France, May 2009



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Monocotyledons, also known as monocots, encompass a diverse range of plants that exhibit fascinating characteristics. From the enchanting Bluebells (Hyacinthoides sp. ) carpeting woodlands with their vibrant hues to the Field of Meadow saffron crocus (Colchicum autumnale) bravely sprouting amidst cow dung in Mohacs, these plants never cease to amaze us. One remarkable example is Darwin's Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale), a species exclusively pollinated by a long-tongued moth. This intricate relationship between plant and insect showcases nature's ingenuity at its finest. In the meadows, we are greeted by Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus), Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria), and Wigeon (Anas penelope) gracefully coexisting with Spring Crocus Norfolk february and Early purple orchids {Orchis mascula} in flower at Cressbrook Dale. These monocots add splashes of color to the landscape while providing essential habitats for various wildlife. Delighting our senses with their sweet fragrance, Freesia flowers (Freesia sp. ) and Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp. ) captivate our hearts. Meanwhile, Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) enchants us twice over with its delicate blooms appearing not once but twice in this captivating collection. Peony-flowering tulips (Tulipa sp. ), standing tall like regal monarchs among other garden inhabitants, demand attention with their flamboyant petals. And let us not forget about Allium giganteum flower head—truly living up to its name as it towers above all else in size and grandeur. Monocotyledons continue to mesmerize us with their diversity and unique adaptations. Whether they bloom underfoot or tower above our heads, these plants remind us of the endless wonders that nature has to offer.