Plantaginaceae Collection (page 3)

Plantaginaceae, also known as the plantain family, encompasses a diverse range of flowering plants that captivate with their vibrant colors and intricate structures

Plantaginaceae Collection: Digitalis purpurea, common foxglove

Digitalis purpurea, common foxglove. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium. Presented by Colonel R Meinertzhagen, 1950

Plantaginaceae Collection: Digitalis mariana, foxglove

Digitalis mariana, foxglove
From the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Plantaginaceae Collection: Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowerspike, in rain, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent

Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowerspike, in rain, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, June

Plantaginaceae Collection: Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) flowering, growing as weed in garden allotment, Suffolk

Common Field Speedwell (Veronica persica) flowering, growing as weed in garden allotment, Suffolk, England, august

Sea Plantain (Plantago maritima) flowering, growing on coastal cliff, Orkney, Scotland, june

Plantaginaceae Collection: Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp. ) close-up of frost covered leaves, in garden at dawn, Suffolk, England

Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp. ) close-up of frost covered leaves, in garden at dawn, Suffolk, England, november
Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp.) close-up of frost covered leaves, in garden at dawn, Suffolk, England, november

Plantaginaceae Collection: Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp. ) close-up of snow covered leaves, in garden, Suffolk, England, november

Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp. ) close-up of snow covered leaves, in garden, Suffolk, England, november
Cultivated Hebe (Hebe sp.) close-up of snow covered leaves, in garden, Suffolk, England, november

Common Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) close-up of seedpods, England, july

Plantaginaceae Collection: Japanese toadflax (Linaria japonica)

Japanese toadflax (Linaria japonica) flowers. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

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Plantaginaceae, also known as the plantain family, encompasses a diverse range of flowering plants that captivate with their vibrant colors and intricate structures. From the charming Common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) adorned with orange nectar guides on its lower lip and boasting a long spur, to the delicate Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) finding solace while roosting on the ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) in Marsland mouth, Devonshire, UK during May. In South Croydon, Surrey, England, Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) adorns the verge of footpaths like an enchanting purple carpet. Its presence adds a touch of elegance to nature's tapestry. Meanwhile, Pale toadflax (Linaria repens), though rare in Surrey's Park Downs area, stands tall as a testament to resilience and beauty. The Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) finds solace amidst the Purple toadflax in Monmouthshire. This industrious worker diligently collects nectar from each delicate flower while contributing to nature's pollination dance. Ivy leaved toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis), found in Surrey's nooks and crannies, showcases its dainty flowers adorned with orange nectar guides - a true marvel of adaptation. Nature reveals more wonders as Glanville fritillary butterflies (Melitaea cinxia) gracefully rest upon their larval foodplant Ribwort plantain. The sight is nothing short of magical; it reminds us that every creature has its place within this intricate ecosystem. Germander speedwell flowers (Veronica chamaedrys), blooming proudly in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park beckon passersby with their vivid blue hues - an invitation into nature's embrace.