Roots Collection (page 19)

Tormentil (Potentilla tormentilla: P. Erecta L. ) a slender perrenial. Roots were
Tormentil (Potentilla tormentilla: P. Erecta L.) a slender perrenial. Roots were boiled in milk to treat diarrhoea in children From A Masclef Atlas des Plantes de France, Paris, 1893

A Village Bullfight, 1812-1814. Francisco Goya (1746-1828) Spanish painter and printmaker. Bullfighting, a traditional spectator sport of Spain, Portugal

Crop Rotation: Sheep on a break of turnips. In Norfolk 4-course system, wheat planted first year, followed by turnips, then barley often underplanted with grass or grass

Crop Rotation: Women thinning turnips. In Norfolk 4-course system, wheat planted first year, followed by turnips, then barley

I Saw in the Hollow between the Roots of a Big Tree Three Little Cubs about Two Months Old, Engraving 1890

Celeriac (Apium graveolens rapaceum) Giant Prague variety, roots in farm shop, Cheshire, England, February

Young yellow rattle plants, Rhinanthus minor, in grassland

Couch, twitch or quackgrass, Agropyron repens, roots and spreading young rhizomes

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) tubers

Dead Molls Fingers (Xylaria longipes) fruiting bodies, extensive troop growing around roots of tree, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Swede (Brassica napobrassica) roots in farm shop, Cheshire, England, February

Mangrove (Rhizophora sp. ) submerged roots, West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea
Mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) submerged roots, West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Redspot Cardinalfish (Apogon parvulus) shoal, swimming amongst mangrove tree roots, West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Banded Archerfish (Toxotes jaculator) and Orbicular Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) adults, swimming amongst mangrove tree roots, West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua

Domestic Pig, sow with piglets, close-up of heads, rooting in field on commercial freerange unit, Suffolk, England, April

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) Countess variety, roots in farm shop, Cheshire, England, February

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris) Boltardy, growing in vegetable plot, Norfolk, England, July

Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) immature, standing on mangrove root, Los Haitises N. P
Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) immature, standing on mangrove root, Los Haitises N.P. Dominican Republic, January

Carrot slices

Beta vulgaris L. Sugar Beet, showing roots and leaves

Glycyrrhiza uralensis, dried whole and sliced Liquorice roots, close up

Baked sweet potato containing a knob of melting butter, served on white plate with knife and fork, close up, tilted view

Pickled preserved and crystallized ginger pieces, close up

Fresh ginger rhizome, two green chilli peppers and soaked black beans, close up

Three carrots with full green shoots and three others with cropped shoots, front view

Green potato plant with potatoes growing among its roots

Daucus carota sativa, Carrot, slices

two piles of sliced carrots

Raphanus sativus longipinnatus, Daikon, white radish with foliage, defocused

Beta vulgaris, fresh round Beetroots still attached to leaves focused in foreground

Fresh and dried ginger rhizomes and ground ginger, close up

Childs hand plucking nasturtium seedling from egg box

Hands repotting seedling

Holding two different soil types in palms of hands

Filling a clay window box with soil

Potato tubers with chits being hand-pressed into soil along drill, side view

Mans hands cutting chicory roots

Man temporarily planting shrubs, covering the roots with soil

Mans hands cutting off the plastic container around a plants roots

Mans hands seperating or disentangling the roots at the base of a container grown plant

Using hands to loosen up the earth around a plant, high angle view

Hand transferring seedling into soil from module on plastic tray, trowel in foreground, close-up

Person holding seedling above rectangular pot in one hand and making hole in substrate with the other, close-up

Hand removing seedling from plastic tray module, close-up

Plant being tipped out of plastic flower pot, side view

Plant seedling being removed from plastic flower pot, roots visible in soil

Three organic carrots with long green shoots, front view

Watercress plant with leaves pointing in one direction and showing roots in soil

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"Roots: Unearthing the Essence of Life's Connections" Delve into the depths of existence with a journey through various realms, where roots intertwine and stories unfold. Just like Yggdrasil, the mythical Tree of Life in Norse mythology, our lives are deeply rooted in intricate connections. Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with skull anatomy reveals how even within ourselves, roots play a vital role. They anchor us to our past while guiding us towards growth and understanding. From Thailand's vibrant culinary scene to the Daio Wasabi Farm in Hotaka, raw wasabi roots symbolize the essence of Southeast Asian flavors. These spices not only tantalize our taste buds but also serve as reminders that cultural heritage is firmly grounded in ancestral traditions. Teeth, both adult and children's alike, remind us of our shared humanity. Tab XVII and Tab X offer glimpses into dental records that trace back generations—a testament to how roots shape our identities beyond mere genetics. In an Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries, we witness nature's own interconnected web—roots reaching out to nourish life itself. Similarly, Parsnip (Pastinaca Tender and True) showcases how even humble vegetables draw sustenance from their hidden foundations beneath the earth. Iris Germanica enchants with its hand-colored engravings—an ode to botanical beauty rooted deep within nature's tapestry. It reminds us that artistry often finds inspiration from ancient origins. Lastly, Apollo and Daphne immortalize a tale where love takes root amidst transformation—a reminder that sometimes we must let go for new beginnings to flourish. As we explore these diverse facets of "roots, " may we embrace their significance—their ability to ground us while connecting us across time and space. Let them be a reminder that no matter where life takes us or what challenges arise—we are all intertwined by invisible threads woven through history itself.