Fruiting Collection

Taraxacum officinale, dandelion (fruiting head)
Scanning electron microscope image showing a vertical section through an unripe fruiting head of a dandelion in the yellow flower stage. Colour added artificially by computer

Coral Spot Fungus (Nectria cinnabarina) fruiting bodies, growing on Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) twig, Powys, Wales, March

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree C016 / 3345
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree. Artwork of a common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree (left), with close-ups showing the leaves, flowers (white) and berries (red)

Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree C016 / 3341
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree. Artwork of a sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree, with a close-up showing a chestnut on a branch (upper right)

Picture No. 10984661
Fly Agaric / Amanita - fruiting body in forest Lower Saxony, Germany (Amanita muscaria) Date:

Curtis British Entomology Plate 356
Lepidoptera: Acosmetia fuscula = Lithacodia pygarga (Marbled White-spot) [Plant: Rubus caesius, fruiting (Dew-berry)] Date: 1824-39

A copper charger hammered in relief with a fruiting tree, before a setting sun
1194902 A copper charger hammered in relief with a fruiting tree, before a setting sun, 1898 (copper) by Pearson, John (fl.1885-1910); 41

Vaccinium Corymbosum. 1929 (photogravure)
2560241 Vaccinium Corymbosum. 1929 (photogravure) by Blossfeldt, Karl (1865-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Blossfeldt (1865 - 1932) was a German photographer, sculptor, teacher

Triticum aestivum, Wheat
Date: 1805

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Bangladesh, Chittagong Division, Bandarban, Rare bamboo fruit hanging from stems, usually flowers every 50 years

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Bangladesh, Chittagong Division, Bandarban, Rare bamboo fruit hanging from stems, usually flowers every 50 years

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Lemons growing on a lemon tree, Sorrento, Campania, Italy

Gyromitra esculente, False Morel mushroom fruiting in grass

Bottom of tree trunk and, underneath, cross section of soil and Tuber aestivum, Summer Truffles, fruiting inbetween tree roots

Bruce's Green Pigeon in a fruiting tree, Treron waalia, Oman

Amanita phalloides, Death Cap mushrooms fruiting in rich leaf-covered soil

Amanita virosa, Destroying Angel mushrooms fruiting in woodland

Amanita muscaria, Fly Agaric mushrooms fruiting in woodland

Russula emetica, The Sickener mushrooms fruiting amongst foliage

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Honey Fungus - fruiting bodies on Birch tree - (Betula pendula) - stem (Armillaria mellea) Date:

Common Earth-star (Geastrum triplex) mature fruiting body, exoperidium has split to reveal inner spore sac, growing amongst leaf litter, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, Hampshire, England

Fairy Inkcap (Coprinellus disseminatus) fruiting bodies, group growing on decaying logs, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, Hampshire, England, November

Magpie Fungus (Coprinopsis picacea) fruiting body, with raindrops hanging from edge of cap, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey, Hampshire, England, November

Shaggy Ink Cap (Coprinus comatus) fruiting body, with cap edge beginning to deliquesce, Lound, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Common Stump Brittlestem (Psathyrella piluliformis) fruiting bodies, growing on moss covered tree stump, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, november

Red-edge Brittlestem (Psathyrella corrugis) fruiting body, growing in leaf litter, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, november

Triticum aestivum, Wheat, - Watercolour by Franz Bauer, c.1805. Longitudinal section of basal portion of juvenile plants. Paper, watercolour, signed

Picture No. 11807184
Gills and spores of fruiting body of fungus, Norfolk UK Date:

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Gills and spores of fruiting body of fungus, Norfolk UK Date:

Agaricus bisporus, assorted Cultivated Mushrooms fruiting in rich compost

Amanita caesarea, Caesars Mushrooms fruiting around leaves and grasses

Agrocybe pediades, Common Field Cap mushrooms fruiting in grass

Agrocybe cycindracea, Poplar Field-cap mushrooms fruiting at the foot of tree trunk

Coprinus atramenarius, Common Ink-cap mushrooms fruiting in dense cluster

Cortinarius armillatus, three Red-banded Web-cap mushrooms, two of them small and one fully fruited

Volvariella gloiocephala, Stubble-field Volvar mushrooms fruiting on bed of straw

Pleurotus ostreatus, Common Oyster Mushrooms fruiting from log

Lactarius piperatus, Peppery Milk-cap mushrooms fruiting amongst fallen autumn leaves

Stropharia cyanea, Blue-green Slime-head mushrooms fruiting on leaf-covered soil

Mycena galericulata, Common Bonnet mushrooms fruiting in tufts

Clitocybe gibba, Common Funnel-cap mushrooms fruiting in woodland soil

Asterophora parasitica, Pick-a-back Toadstool mushrooms fruiting on large fungi

Cantharellus cibarius, Common Chanterelle mushrooms fruiting among moss

Cantharellus tubaeformis, Trumpet Chanterelle mushrooms fruiting amongst moss

Clathrus archeri, Devils Fingers mushrooms fruiting in wild grasses

Phellinus igniarius, Grey Fire Bracket mushrooms fruiting on tree trunk, lake and mountain landscape in background

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"Fruiting: A Celebration of Nature's Bounty" Nature never ceases to amaze us with its abundance and diversity, as seen in the fascinating world of fruiting. From the delicate dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) with its ethereal seed heads dancing in the wind, to the vibrant Coral Spot Fungus (Nectria cinnabarina) adorning a Sycamore twig in Powys, Wales, each fruiting body tells a unique story. In Picture No. 10984661, we witness the majestic Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree standing tall and proud, bearing witness to countless seasons of fruitful harvests. Its branches laden with succulent chestnuts remind us of autumn's arrival and the promise of warmth that lies ahead. The Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) tree captured in C016 / 3345 stands as a testament to resilience and beauty. Its clusters of red berries beckon birds from afar while providing nourishment for both wildlife and humans alike. A lithograph illustration dating back to 1923 takes us on a journey through time, showcasing an array of fruits that have delighted generations throughout history. Curtis British Entomology Plate 356 introduces us to intricate details found within nature's bounty. Beyond mere illustrations lie tangible works of art like a copper charger hammered in relief depicting a fruiting tree against a setting sun - an exquisite fusion between craftsmanship and nature's wonders. Traveling all the way to Istanbul's Arasta Bazaar brings forth mosaics that pay homage to fruit trees' splendor. The intricate mosaic depicting a pomegranate tree captures our attention with its vivid colors and symbolism while another mosaic showcases an enchanting display featuring various fruits set against ancient architecture. Even scientific endeavors find their place among these captivating scenes.