Spermatophytina Collection (page 4)

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Canada and USA. Sequence 1/2

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Euphorbia (Euphorbia jolkinii) leaves turning red in autumn. Napa Hai, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China. September

Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing. China

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China. 2009

Amazon rainforest canopy view with flowering Bromeliad epiphytes growing on a branch of a giant Cieba tree. Tiputini Biodiversity Station, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, January

Lime Avenue a famous row of Lime trees (Tilia Sp) Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK. October 2014

Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Milborne Wick, Somerset, England, UK, November

Beech trees (Fagus sylvaticus) and pond in autumn, Waggoners Wells, Surrey, England, UK, October

Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) lit by the suns rays, seen under water. Alps, Ain, France. June. Highly commended in the the Underwater World category

Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hertfordshire, England, UK, September

Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) growing on mature Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland, Covadonga, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) late summer, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) sloes and Hawthorn berries (Crataegus monogyna) Norfolk, England, UK, August

Slopes of Moel Famau mountain showing patches cut for Heather (Calluna vulgaris) management with the Vale of Clwyd in the background Clwydian Range, North Wales, UK, August 2016

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male on Wild basil flower (Clinopodium vulgare) Hertfordshire, England, UK, August

Ladys bedstraw (Galium verum) flower, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Autumn squill (Scilla autumnalis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), growing on moorland. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) growing in a field. Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) sitting with Bamboo in background. Shenshuping Panda Base, Wolong Nature Reserve, Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, China. Captive

RF - Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind, England, UK. May

RF - Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

RF - Sand dunes with Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at Seilebost beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK. October

Autumnal beech trees ((Fagus sylvatica) at Bolderwood, The New Forest, Hampshire, UK. November

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in ancient woodland, Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK. May

Sand dunes, marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at sunrise, Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK. October 2018

Ancient oak tree (Quercus robur), Marsland Mouth, Devon Wildlife Trust, Devon, UK. April 2017

RF- Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) fish-eye lens. Devon, UK. June

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched in pear (Pyrus sp.) blossom, eastern redbud in background, New York, USA. May

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter, New York, USA, December

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris), male flying in to feed from cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) New York, USA. August

Cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing on Garbh Eilean with the Isle of Lewis behind, Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. June

Ancient Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) amongst flowering Common heather / Ling (Calluna vulgaris). Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Badger (Meles meles) amongst Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Scotland, UK. May

Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) nectaring on Orchid. Costa Rica

Devils hand Tree (Chiranthodendron pentadactylon) flower, Filo de Caballos, Sierra Madre del Sur, southern Mexico, March

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"Spermatophytina: A Journey Through Nature's Beauty" Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature with the breathtaking water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower, gracefully blooming underwater in a picturesque lake in Ain, Alps, France. In June, witness the mesmerizing underwater view of these delicate water lilies as they dance beneath the surface. Marvel at the enchanting sight of a fully opened water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower submerged in a tranquil lake. This captivating scene captures the essence of nature's wonders and showcases its ability to create stunning masterpieces even beneath the water's surface. Venture into Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK, where ancient beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall and majestic. These magnificent giants have witnessed centuries pass by and hold secrets untold within their sturdy trunks. Experience an explosion of vibrant colors as poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) bloom near Castellucio di Norcia. The fields come alive with these wildflowers' vivid hues, creating a spectacle that is both awe-inspiring and uplifting. In Buckinghamshire, England during February, discover a delicate snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) single flower emerging from beneath layers of snow. Its resilience serves as a reminder that even amidst harsh conditions, life finds a way to flourish. Witness nature's reflection upon Loch Maree at sunrise as Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) mirror their magnificence on still waters. With Slioch standing proudly in the background, this ethereal scene evokes tranquility and harmony between land and sky. Eype Down comes alive with carpets of bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), painting the landscape with shades of purple against Colmers Hill's silhouette.