Photo Mug : Summer Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes aestivalis); Cherbourg Peninsula, N. France. Recently extinct in UK. With Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix)
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Summer Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes aestivalis); Cherbourg Peninsula, N. France. Recently extinct in UK. With Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix)
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Summer Ladies Tresses - recently extinct in UK. With Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix).
Cherbourg Peninsula, N. France
Spiranthes aestivalis
Bob Gibbons
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Extinct Flowering Plant Heath Heaths Mycorrhizal Orchid Protected Rarity Cross Leaved Erica Tetralix Ladies Tresses
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. This stunning design features the rare and recently extinct Summer Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes aestivalis) in bloom against the backdrop of the picturesque Cherbourg Peninsula in N. France. The delicate beauty of this orchid is accentuated by the vibrant Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) growing nearby. Captured by renowned nature photographer Bob Gibbons of Ardea Wildlife, this image is sure to inspire awe and wonder with every sip. Our high-quality mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe, making them not only beautiful but practical as well. Order yours today and enjoy a piece of the natural world with every use.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Capturing the Beauty of Rarity - Summer Ladies Tresses and Cross-leaved Heath
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this enchanting print by Bob Gibbons, we are transported to the Cherbourg Peninsula in N. France, where two exquisite floral wonders unite - the recently extinct Summer Ladies Tresses and the delicate Cross-leaved Heath. Once flourishing in the UK but now lost to us, these captivating orchids remind us of nature's fragility and our responsibility to protect it. Their mycorrhizal nature adds a touch of mystique as they form a symbiotic relationship with fungi beneath the soil. The rarity of these flowers makes them all the more precious. Protected in other parts of Europe, their white and pink petals dance gracefully against a backdrop of lush green heaths dominated by Erica tetralix, commonly known as Cross-leaved Heath. As we gaze upon this stunning image, we cannot help but feel awe for these vanishing beauties. It serves as a poignant reminder that every plant has its place in our ecosystem, contributing to its intricate balance. Bob Gibbons' skillful capture allows us to appreciate not only their aesthetic allure but also their ecological significance. Let this photograph inspire us to cherish and conserve our natural world so that future generations may still witness such breathtaking spectacles firsthand.
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