Plantae Collection (page 4)

St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation on petal rims. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Endemic to St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Pygmy Rwandan water lily (Nymphaea thermarum) in cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Extinct in the wild. Native to thermal springs, Rwanda

Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur. Cultivated in glasshouse. Native to Africa

Mysore clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) with nectar overflowing in morning. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to India

Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma. In cultivation, Native to southeast Turkey and western Himalayas

Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light. Stamens and fleshy lip that provides food reward for polliator Least seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) fluorescing

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Lisbon false sun-rose / Yellow rock rose (Halimium lasianthum) flowers. Blotch at base of petals guides pollinators to nectar source

Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) in glasshouse at Kew Gardens, London, UK. Endemic to the Philippines. Pollinated by sunbirds

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Canada and USA. Sequence 1/2

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Euphorbia (Euphorbia jolkinii) leaves turning red in autumn. Napa Hai, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China. September

Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing. China

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China. 2009

Amazon rainforest canopy view with flowering Bromeliad epiphytes growing on a branch of a giant Cieba tree. Tiputini Biodiversity Station, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, January

Lime Avenue a famous row of Lime trees (Tilia Sp) Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK. October 2014

Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Milborne Wick, Somerset, England, UK, November

Beech trees (Fagus sylvaticus) and pond in autumn, Waggoners Wells, Surrey, England, UK, October

Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) lit by the suns rays, seen under water. Alps, Ain, France. June. Highly commended in the the Underwater World category

Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hertfordshire, England, UK, September

Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) growing on mature Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland, Covadonga, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) late summer, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) sloes and Hawthorn berries (Crataegus monogyna) Norfolk, England, UK, August

Slopes of Moel Famau mountain showing patches cut for Heather (Calluna vulgaris) management with the Vale of Clwyd in the background Clwydian Range, North Wales, UK, August 2016

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male on Wild basil flower (Clinopodium vulgare) Hertfordshire, England, UK, August

Ladys bedstraw (Galium verum) flower, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Autumn squill (Scilla autumnalis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), growing on moorland. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

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

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) sitting with Bamboo in background. Shenshuping Panda Base, Wolong Nature Reserve, Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, China. Captive

RF - Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind, England, UK. May

RF - Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

RF - Sand dunes with Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at Seilebost beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK. October

Autumnal beech trees ((Fagus sylvatica) at Bolderwood, The New Forest, Hampshire, UK. November

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in ancient woodland, Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK. May

Sand dunes, marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at sunrise, Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK. October 2018

Ancient oak tree (Quercus robur), Marsland Mouth, Devon Wildlife Trust, Devon, UK. April 2017

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"Exploring the Beauty of Plantae: From Underwater Water Lilies to Autumnal Birch Trees" Delicate and serene, a water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower gracefully blooms underwater in the crystal-clear lake of Ain, nestled amidst the breathtaking Alps. (June) Witness nature's enchantment as a mesmerizing white waterlily (Nymphaea alba) unfurls its petals beneath the tranquil surface of a picturesque lake in France's majestic Alps during June. Stepping into Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK feels like entering an ancient realm where towering beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall, whispering tales from centuries past. Dive into an ethereal world as you gaze through the shimmering waters at a captivating display of underwater waterlilies (Nymphaea alba), their vibrant colors dancing in harmony with nature's rhythm. (Alps, Ain, France - June) A symphony of red poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and delicate cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) paints a stunning tapestry near Castellucio di Norcia—a vibrant celebration of life amidst Italy's scenic landscapes. Amidst Buckinghamshire's winter wonderland lies a solitary snowdrop flower (Galanthus Sp. ), delicately emerging from its snowy blanket—an exquisite symbol of resilience and hope for brighter days ahead. At sunrise on Loch Maree, Scotland reveals its poetic beauty—majestic Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) mirrored upon calm waters while Slioch mountain stands tall against the golden sky. As spring awakens on Eype Down, England is adorned with carpets of bluebells' enchanting hues—nature's masterpiece framed by Colmers Hill standing proudly in the background.