Drought Adapted Collection

Pink Velleia - and other spring everlastings in masses, below Eucalyptus trees; near Paynes Find, Western Australia
ROG-13827 Pink Velleia - and other spring everlastings in masses, below Eucalyptus trees near Paynes Find, Western Australia Velleia rosea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

The desert in flower in Namaqualand: Quiver tree Aloe dichotoma, orange daisies Tripteris hyoseroides
ROG-13742 Quiver tree, Orange Daisies (Tripteris hyoseroides) and Pink Mesembs (Drosanthemum hispidum) Goegap Reserve, Namaqualand

A living stone Dinteranthus vanzylii in the Namaqua desert, South Africa
ROG-13751 A living stone Dinteranthus vanzylii in the Namaqua desert, Northern Cape, South Africa Dinteranthus vanzylii Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hoodia juttae, an asclepiad from Namaqualand, South Africa
ROG-13752 Hoodia juttae, an asclepiad Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Salad bush - South Africa
ROG-13748 Salad bush Northern Cape, South Africa Didelta spinosa Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Masses of Pink Velleia - and other spring everlasting flowers in semi-desert scrub near Paynes Find, Western Australia
ROG-13826 Masses of Pink Velleia - and other spring everlasting flowers in semi-desert scrub near Paynes Find, Western Australia Velleia rosea Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Bitter Aloe / Red Aloe - a source of cosmetic materials - growing wild in South Africa
ROG-13755 Bitter Aloe / Red Aloe - a source of cosmetic materials - growing wild Western Cape, South Africa Aloe ferox Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Botterboom Tree -Namaqua desert - South Africa
ROG-13740 Botterboom Tree Namaqua desert, Namaqualand, South Africa Tylecodon paniculatus Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Gazania lichtensteinii, South Africa
ROG-13745 Gazania lichtensteinii Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa Gazania lichtensteinii Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Spring flowers including Arctotis fastuosa (orange), Ursinia speciosa (yellow) and Felicia (blue)
ROG-13750 Spring flowers including Arctotis fastuosa (orange), Ursinia speciosa (yellow) and Felicia (blue) in the Kamiesberg mountains, Namaqualand

Solanum oldfieldii - on roadside, Western Australia
ROG-13828 Solanum oldfieldii - on roadside Western Australia Solanum oldfieldii Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bulbinella latifolia - in the Kamiesberg mountains, Namaqualand, South Africa
ROG-13749 Bulbinella latifolia in the Kamiesberg mountains, Namaqualand, South Africa Bulbinella latifolia Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dwarf Pebble Flower - quartz flats of the Namaqua desert - South Africa
ROG-13738 Dwarf Pebble Flower quartz flats of the Namaqua desert, Namaqualand, South Africa Oophytum nanum Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hoodia gordonii - South Africa
ROG-13741 Hoodia gordonii Namaqualand, South Africa Hoodia gordonii Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Desert Primrose - Namaqualand - South Africa
ROG-13739 Desert Primrose Namaqualand, South Africa Grielum humifusum Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Gazania lichtensteinii with pink Drosanthemum hispidum, Namaqualand, South Africa
ROG-13744 Gazania lichtensteinii with pink Drosanthemum hispidum Namaqualand, South Africa Gazania lichtensteinii Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Mass of yellow Brassicas (crucifer) in the Moroccan Sahara Desert, after very wet winter (spring 2009). Near Erfoud
ROG-13577 Mass of yellow Brassicas (crucifer) in the Moroccan Sahara Desert, after very wet winter (spring 2009) Near Erfoud. Morocco

Southern Rock Agama - male on lichen-covered sandstone rock, Cederberg Mountains, South Africa
ROG-13754 Southern Rock Agama - male on lichen-covered sandstone rock Cederberg Mountains, South Africa Agama atra Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gemsbok / Oryx - among flowers in a wet spring; Goegap reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa
ROG-13747 Gemsbok / Oryx - among flowers in a wet spring Goegap Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa Oryx Gazella Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Drought-Adapted Beauty: A Glimpse into Nature's Resilience" In the arid landscapes of Western Australia, a mesmerizing sight unfolds beneath the towering Eucalyptus trees. Masses of delicate Pink Velleia and other spring everlastings blanket the ground, defying the harsh conditions with their vibrant colors. Meanwhile, in South Africa's Namaqualand region, a desert transformed into a floral wonderland captures our imagination. The majestic Quiver tree stands tall amidst orange daisies and pink mesembs, showcasing nature's ability to thrive even in seemingly inhospitable environments at Goegap reserve. Venturing deeper into this enchanting desert landscape reveals more marvels. A living stone known as Dinteranthus vanzylii emerges from the sandy terrain, displaying its unique adaptation to survive in the Namaqua desert. Hoodia juttae, an asclepiad native to Namaqualand, adds its own touch of beauty and resilience to this extraordinary ecosystem. Its presence serves as a reminder that life finds a way even amidst adversity. Gazania lichtensteinii gracefully combines with pink Drosanthemum hispidum in another corner of Namaqualand. This harmonious blend showcases how different species come together to create breathtaking displays against all odds. Further south lies Salad bush - an emblematic plant that has learned to endure droughts while providing sustenance for both humans and wildlife alike throughout South Africa's challenging terrains. Traveling back across continents brings us once again to Western Australia where semi-desert scrub near Paynes Find hosts masses of Pink Velleia alongside other resilient spring everlasting flowers. Their tenacity is evident as they flourish despite limited water resources. South Africa continues to captivate with its diverse flora; Bitter Aloe or Red Aloe thrives wildly here and offers valuable cosmetic materials sourced sustainably from the land.