Pods Collection (page 6)

Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) close-up of seedpods, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

Painted Milkvetch (Astragalus ceramicus) inflated seedpods, Monument Valley N. P. Utah, U. S. A. May
Painted Milkvetch (Astragalus ceramicus) inflated seedpods, Monument Valley N.P. Utah, U.S.A. May

Freckled Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus) inflated seedpods, Bryce Canyon N. P. Utah, U. S. A. June
Freckled Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus) inflated seedpods, Bryce Canyon N.P. Utah, U.S.A. June

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of winged seedpods, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius) seedpods, Stiperstones, Shropshire, England, August

Flamboyant Tree (Delonix regia) leaves and seedpods, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp. ) close-up of seedpods, in garden, Bacton, Suffolk, England, July
Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp.) close-up of seedpods, in garden, Bacton, Suffolk, England, July

Annual Honesty (Lunaria annua) close-up of backlit seedpod with seeds, with small spider, in garden

Okra

Selection of Vanilla and Fagara, commonly known as sichuan pepper, anise pepper or Chinese pepper

Allium sativum, garlic, heads and cloves, Elettaria cardamomum, cardamon, pods on wooden chopping board with grating knife, focus on foreground

Two green broad bean pods, one whole and another cracked open to reveal beans inside

Peanuts and peanut butter, close up

Pisum sativum sp. small pile of Sugar Snap Peas, view from above

Allicium verum, Star Anise with scattered seeds, close up

Cardamom and nutmeg

Aesculus hippocastanum, three cracked Horse Chestnut pods, close up

Vanilla presented in a variety of forms, whole pods, split pod, seeds, vanilla essence, vanilla sugar, close up

Spice mixture in large pan, leaves, seeds, pods, sticks, overhead view

Tamarindus indica, broken and whole Tamarind pods, close up

Elettaria cardamomum, whole green and bleached Cardamom pods, dark brown Cardamom seeds

Pisum sativum sp. small pile of Mangetouts, view from above

Large selection of fresh produce arranged in semi-circle, view from above

Cinnamon stalks, cardamom pods and blades mace, view from above

Spices, curry powder, saffron strands and cardamom pods

Vanilla planifolia, dried Vanilla pods, citrus aurantiifolia, whole dried Limes, Illicium verum, whole Star Anise pods and seeds, close up

Runner bean and pea pods, close up

Pisum sativum, green peas, small pile of open and closed pods, view from above

Vanilla planifolia, cured Vanilla pods in small ceramic bowl, one of them split with small black seeds scraped from its centre displayed on the point of a knife

Pisum sativum, pile of green peas with pods, view from above

Selection of vegetables including baby corn, green beans, sweet corn, peas and broad beans

Packet of dry Lentils, scattered white Pulses, tins of white Beans and Chickpeas

Pod and beans from Carob Tree

Arachis hypogaea, Peanut or Groundnut pods, some of them halved, close up

Selection of vegetables including broad beans, okra, fennel, artichoke, asparagus and celery

Broad bean being squeezed out of raw green pod, close up

Garam masala spice blend, myristica fragrans, Mace blades, cinnamomum zelanicum, Cinnamom quill, elettaria cardamomom, Cardamom pods, piper nigrum, black Peppercorns, syzyium aromaticum, Cloves

Raw green peas, close up

Design for Wallpaper in green and orange

Love in a Mist (Nigella damascena) C017 / 7511
Single seedhead of Love in a Mist (Nigella damascena) against a blue sky

Spices C014 / 1148
Spices. Plate containing an assortment of spices used in cooking. Including: vanilla pods, star anise, nutmegs, cloves, cinnamon sticks, root ginger, cardamom pods, saffron, mace, and pimento

Sweet chestnut leaves and fruit
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaves and fruit on the ground in Autumn. Photographed in the UK

Juncus acutus seed pods

Berry Catchfly (Cucubalus baccifer) showing fading flowers and ripening seeds

Stag beetle C016 / 2182
Stag beetle. Male Lucanus cervus stag beetle on a plant with seed pods. This insect lives in holes in old trees and dead trunks

Bowl of broad beans C014 / 1512
Bowl of broad beans

Diseased cocoa pods, Ecuador C016 / 8421
Diseased cocoa pods. Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) fruit (pods) infected with frosty pod rot disease. This damaging disease is caused by the basidiomycete fungus Moniliophthora roreri

Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) seeds C016 / 5705
Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) pods and seeds. Many seeds are produced in traingular pods and are dispersed by water

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Pods come in all shapes and sizes, each holding a unique story within. From the delicate leaves and seeds of the majestic Maple tree to the vibrant Wild Poppies that paint fields with their fiery hues, nature's pods never cease to amaze. A poster depicting cocoa pod gathering takes us on a journey to tropical lands where rich flavors are born. Intriguingly, even spices like Star Anise and dried opium poppies find their essence enclosed within pods. These mysterious vessels hold secrets that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Just as killer whales roam freely in the vastness of Monterey Bay, Pacific Ocean, California, USA, there are different types of recognized Killer Whales - resident, transients & offshore - each with its own captivating tale. The Opium Poppy Scarlet blooms proudly alongside Chinese lanterns skeletons and Honesty seed pods; remnants of beauty preserved long after petals fade away. Meanwhile, Galahs feast upon acacia seedpods in the rugged Outback of Northern Territory, Australia – a testament to nature's abundance. Even science fiction finds inspiration in pods; Thrilling Wonder Stories magazine cover showcases THE IONIAN CYCLE – an adventure waiting to unfold between its pages. And who can forget the enchanting Screwbean Mesquite or Tornillo? Its corkscrew pods adorn autumn landscapes in New Mexico, USA like whimsical ornaments. Lastly but not leastly is the humble Cocoa bean pod from Trinidad-West Indies; it holds promises of sweetness and warmth that bring joy worldwide. Pods truly embody nature's diversity and resilience – encapsulating stories waiting to be discovered by those willing to explore their wonders.