Pods Collection (page 9)

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

Carlos Villoch / SpecialistStock
Spinner dolphin group, mating. Egypt, Red Sea

Shepherd's Purse ROG 1220 Seed capsule of Shepherd's Purse flower Capsula bursa - pastoris © Bob Gibbons
ROG-1220 Shepherd s-Purse Seed capsule of Shepherd s-Purse flower Capsula bursa-pastoris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sweet chestnut in autumn: Fallen chestnuts / Conkers
ROG-11764 Sweet chestnut in autumn: Fallen chestnuts Castanea sativa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Spindle in autumn: berries with arils
ROG-11782 Spindle in autumn: berries with arils. Euonymus europaeus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Jojoba PM 6472 Beans used to make oil, provides substitute for Whale oil. Simmondsia chinensis © Pat Morris
PM-6472 JOJOBA BEANS ON BUSH Beans used to make oil, provides substitute for Whale oil Simmondsia chinensis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Runner Beans
PM-4872 RUNNER BEANS - showing leaf and flower parts Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cocoa: pods growing directly out of tree trunk. Native tos America, but now widely cultivated
PM-10241 Cocoa: pods growing directly out of tree trunk Native tos America, but now widely cultivated Theobroma cacao Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sweet / Spanish chestnut - with young husks
ME-1432 Sweet / Spanish chestnut - with young husks Castanea sativa Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sweet / Spanish Chestnut - fruit and husks
ME-1429 Sweet / Spanish Chestnut - fruit and husks Castanea sativa Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sweet / Spanish Chestnut - husks on tree
ME-1431 Sweet / Spanish Chestnut - husks on tree Castanea sativa Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Peanuts
LA-908 Groundnuts / Peanuts - showing seed case Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sweet Pea - flowers & seeds
LA-103 SWEET PEA - flowers and seed development Studio Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Vanilla Pods
JPF-8820 VANILLA PODS Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Star Annie Seeds
JLMO-1924 STAR ANISE - close-up of seeds Illicium verum This spice is the source of Shikimic acid from which the drug Tamiflu is made

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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.