Poster Print : 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)
ROG-13139
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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Breathtakingly beautiful, this Media Storehouse poster print captures the essence of summer with the enchanting sight of the recently extinct in the UK, Summer Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes aestivalis), gracefully blooming among the Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) at Cherbourg Peninsula, N. France. Photographed by the renowned naturalist Bob Gibbons of Ardea Wildlife, Pets, and Environment, this poster is a must-have for nature enthusiasts and those who cherish the beauty of the natural world. Bring the serene beauty of this scene into your home or office and let it inspire you every day.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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