Pods Collection (page 8)

Fodder Radish (Raphanus sativus oleiformis) close-up of seedpods, Lincolnshire, England, june

Guava (Psidium guajava) germination of seeds from rotting fruit pod, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) close-up of seedhead, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Common Gorse (Ulex europaeus) close-up of seedpods, growing in gulley of slumped sea cliff, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Bigroot Cranesbill (Geranium macrorrhizum) close-up of flowers and fruit, Slovenia, june

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) crop, ripe seedpods in field ready for harvest, Northbourne, Kent, England, july

Burnished Brass Moth (Diachrysia chrysitis) adult, resting on poppy seedpod in wasteground, Leicestershire, England, june

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) close-up of seedpod, Leicestershire, England, june

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

Galah (Eolophus roseicapillus) adult, feeding on acacia seedpods in tree, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Antarctic Type B, adults, pod surfacing, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, december

Acacia (Acacia stipulosa) close-up of seedpods, Outback, Northern Territory, Australia

Swede (Brassica napobrassica) close-up of seedpods, in garden allotment, Suffolk, England, july

London Eye. Close-up view showing the architecture and capsules of the British Airways London Eye (Millenium Wheel). This enormous structure opened in 2000 and it stands at 135 metres high

Cryongenic preservation
Cryogenic preservation. Computer artwork of humans in cryogenic capsules. This could represent the freezing of passengers during space travel

Broad beans (Vicia faba) being removed from their pod

Organic broad beans (Vicia faba)
Organic broad beans (Vicia faba Masterpiece Green Longpod ) open on a wooden surface. Broad beans are very nutritious containing 23% protein

Cocoa pods and nutmeg on a market stall. Cocoa pods (Theobroma cacao, upper left and right) contain the cocoa beans (seeds) from which chocolate is made

Emergency eye wash pods containing sterile saline solution for use in first aid

Soybean (Glycine max). Watercolour artwork illustrating a soybean plant including a flower and fruits. The ripening (green) and ripened (brown) pods of this plant contain soya beans

Pea plant (Pisum sativum Reuzensuiker )
Organic pea plant (Pisum sativum Reuzensuiker )

Decaisnea fargesii seed pod and seeds. Photographed in West China

Soya bean pods C009 / 9136
Soya bean pods. Close-up of beans of the soya plant (Glycine max) growing in pods. The beans of this plant are edible and used as a source of protein in animal and human diets

Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) tree in fruit
Narrow-leaved ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) tree in fruit. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Caraway fruits, SEM
Caraway fruits. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dried caraway (Carum carvi) fruits. Caraway has an aroma and taste similar to anise

Pea plant (Pisum sativum). Photographed in Sweden

Beans for sale
French Beans for sale at a market in Stockholm, Sweden

Lime (Tilia cordata) trees. These trees produce huge numbers of scented flowers during June. The flowers hang down from bracts, which later become wings that help to disperse the seeds as they fall

Spanish Broome (Spartium junceum) seedpods

Marsh Hair Moss (Polytrichum commune)
Reproductive fruiting capsules of Marsh Hair Moss (Polytrichum commune)

Leonardo da Vincis oak leaves and acorns
Oak leaves and acorns. Historical artwork of the leaves and fruit (acorns) of the oak tree (Quercus robur). Also seen at left are the leaves and pods of the Dyers woad plant (Isatis tinctoria)

Screwbean mesquite pods
Screwbean mesquite (Prosopis pubescens) pods. Photographed in the USA

Sea pea (Lathyrus japonicus). This highly specialised pea survives in hostile shoreline habitats. It is a halophilous plant

Mange-tout peas
Mangetout (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpum) pods containing peas. Mangetout is a variety of the common garden pea. Each pea can give rise to a new plant

Perennial honesty (Lunaria rediviva) seed heads. Photographed in Germany

French bean (Phaseolus Neckars Gold )
French bean pods (Phaseolus vulgaris Neckars Gold ). Photographed in Sweden

Galls on Terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus) caused by an aphid (Baizongia pistaciae). Photographed in the Autumn in Provence, France

Cacao pod - Bali - Indonesia
WAT-14804 Cacao pod Bali - Indonesia Theobroma cacao M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Reedmace (Bullrushes) ROG 10604 Wind blowing seeds. Typhalatifolia © Bob Gibbons / ARDEA LONDON
ROG-10604 Greater REED-MACE / Bulrush / Common Cattail wind blowing seeds. Typha latifolia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Seed pods of Perennial honesty (Lunaria rediviva). Germany
ROG-12812 Seed pods of Perennial honesty Germany Lunaria rediviva Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fallen sweet chesnuts
ROG-12846 Fallen sweet chesnuts Castanea sativa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chinese Snow Pea - Pod with young peas visible JPF12348
JPF-14205 Chinese Snow Pea - Pod with young peas visible Pisum sativum Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Two workers picking cocoa pods, Jamaica
Two workers picking cocoa pods in Jamaica

Pisum sativum (Pea) Pioneer, a vegetable of the Fabaceae family, showing three pods, with the left-hand pod partially open to reveal the peas inside

Her Good Deed by Muriel Dawson
A tiny little girl charmingly dressed in a red dress with a bow in her hair, helps out by podding a large number of freshly picked peas

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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.