Caryophyllales Collection

Hartland Quay and Sea pink / thrift (Armeria maritima) flowers on cliff top, Hartland, North Devon, UK, May 2013

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima). Portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Dianthus barbatus, sweet william
Folio 40 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Humboldt and his party collecting plant
Specimens at the foot of Mount Chimborazo. Detail from Plate 25 Voyage aux Regions Equinoxiales by Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859)

Perdix perdix, grey partridge
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Violet Cron
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei) amongst rocks in Sonoran Desert, at sunset. Baja California, Mexico. 2017

Pinzon giant tortoise (Chelonoidis duncanensis), saddleback type typical of arid island, their long necks and raised shell allowing them to browse on cacti

Great horned owl (Bubo virgininus) with chicks in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), close up. Bystock Pools, Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve, near Exmouth, Devon. June. Focus stacked image

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

Nazca booby (Sula granti), pair amongst Prickly pear (Opuntia sp) cacti at coast. Wolf Island, Galapagos. August 2016

Waterwheel plant (Aldrovanda vesiculosa) a carnivorous aquatic plant with Mosquito larva

Seedling cone plants (Conophytum subfenestratum), approximately two months after sowing. Focus-stacked image

Living stone plant (Lithops dorotheae) one of the living stones plants, in cultivation. It is in transitional stage, with the old leaves withering and new ones emerging. Native to South Africa

Fork-leaved sundew (Drosera bipinata) carnivorous plant, native to Australia

Red Campion (Silene dioica) against shaded background in deciduous woodland, Berwickshire, Scotland, June

Land crab (Geosesarma sp. ) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey
Land crab (Geosesarma sp.) which raids Pitcher plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) for prey, Sarawak, Borneo

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) male feeding on nectar in Saguaro cactus blossom (Carnegiea gigantea), Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona, USA, April 2013

Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) amongst flowering Sea campion (Silene uniflora), Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. May

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) with wings out stretched with a beak full of sand eels. Close-up portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Fork-leaved sundew (Drosera bipinata) leaves unfurling. Cultivated species, occurs in Australia and New Zealand

Large aerial pitchers of Veitchs pitcher plant (Nepenthes veitchii) growing up a tree trunk. Maliau Basin, Borneo

Pitcher plant (Nepenthes veitchii x stenophylla), a natural hybrid. Maliau Basin, Borneo

Fringed Tulip Dallas (Pink) and Tulipa Swan Wings (White) and Tulipa Valery Gergiev (red) growing in garden border. England, UK

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea var isabel greensmith) Botanical garden, Leiden, Netherlands

Cactus flower (Rebutia fabrisii, var nana) cultivated plant

Close up of Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) flower in evening light, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) amongst flowering Sea campion (Silene uniflora), Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. May

RF - Puffins (Fratercula arctica) pair, resting on cliffside among flowering Sea thrift (Armeria maritima), Great Saltee Island, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. May

Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus) growing on bare lava, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, South America

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) adult and chick in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Giant Cordon cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis) on Incahuasi Island in Salar de Uyuni salt flats, Bolivia. March

Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top at sunset. Hartland Quay, Devon, England, UK. May 2019

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) in Sonoran Desert, rainbow in background. Catavina, Valle de los Cirios Reserve, Baja California, Mexico

Red Campion (Silene dioica), backlit in early morning sunlight, spring, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes sp. ) growing in Sheldon Lagoon, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland
Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes sp.) growing in Sheldon Lagoon, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron impeditum) in wet valley. Large bracts on rhubarb protect tiny flowers from UV rays

Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron impeditum) in wet valley with low cloud. Large bracts on rhubarb protect tiny flowers from UV light

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Rock sea-spurrey (Spergularia rupicola) growing on seashore at the base of a cliff, Cornwall, UK, September

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) showing sticky droplets on the end of glandular hairs that trap insects. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, July

Night-blooming cereus cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus), flower bud opening at night, Texas, USA. Sequence 7 of 7. August

Cheiridopsis species, seed capsule open in response to rain. Namaqualand, South Africa

Thrift (Armeria maritima), Sark, British Channel Islands, May

RF - Close up of Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) flower, Cornwall, UK. April

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) among Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia echios) forest. Santa Fe Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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"Caryophyllales: A Spectacular Display of Nature's Diversity" The rugged cliffs of Hartland Quay provide a stunning backdrop for the delicate Sea pink or thrift (Armeria maritima) flowers that adorn its cliff tops. These vibrant blooms, standing tall against the crashing waves, create a picturesque scene that captures the essence of coastal beauty. In another corner of the world, a Puffin (Fratercula arctica) finds solace amidst flowering Sea thrift. This charming portrait showcases the harmony between wildlife and nature as this adorable bird stands proudly on its floral perch. Traveling back in time, we witness Humboldt and his party collecting plants, their enthusiasm evident as they explore new botanical wonders. Their discoveries would contribute to our understanding of plant life and shape scientific knowledge for generations to come. Amongst these remarkable findings is Dianthus barbatus, commonly known as sweet william. Its vibrant hues bring joy to gardens around the world with its captivating fragrance and intricate petals. Nature's palette extends beyond flora; it encompasses fauna too. The grey partridge (Perdix perdix), gracefully navigating through fields, adds an element of charm to rural landscapes while Violet Cron brings forth elegance with its delicate purple blossoms. Venturing into more exotic territories, we encounter Selenicereus hamatus - Queen of the night - whose nocturnal blooms captivate all who behold them. Its ethereal beauty serves as a reminder that nature holds secrets even under cover of darkness. Closer to home lies Beta vulgaris or spinach beet - a nutritious vegetable cherished by many for its health benefits and culinary versatility. From salads to smoothies, it nourishes both body and soul with every bite. Journeying across oceans takes us to Santa Fe Island in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands where Santa Fe land iguanas (Conolophus pallidus) roam freely among Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia echios) forests.