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Natans Collection

Natans is a unique and fascinating creature found in the depths of the ocean

Background imageNatans Collection: Water caltrop, Trapa natans

Water caltrop, Trapa natans
5856091 Water caltrop, Trapa natans; (add.info.: Water caltrop, Trapa natans var. conocarpa F. Aresch. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Background imageNatans Collection: Salvinia Effect of Salvinia natans

Salvinia Effect of Salvinia natans
Scanning electron micrograph of leaf detail of Salvinia natans, a floating fern type plant which has superhydrophobic trichomes or hairs on the upper surface of its leaves

Background imageNatans Collection: Floating water plantain, Luronium natans

Floating water plantain, Luronium natans (Alisma natans). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Background imageNatans Collection: Lesser burdock, Arctium minus, and water chestnut

Lesser burdock, Arctium minus, and water chestnut, Trapa natans. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageNatans Collection: Bulrush, Schoeneoplectus lacustris, and broad-leaved

Bulrush, Schoeneoplectus lacustris, and broad-leaved pondweed, Potamogeton natans. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Background imageNatans Collection: Water caltrop or buffalo nut, Trapa natans

Water caltrop or buffalo nut, Trapa natans, Macre. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Background imageNatans Collection: Floating bur-reed, Sparganium natans

Floating bur-reed, Sparganium natans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Background imageNatans Collection: Water chestnut, water caltrop (Trapa natans), Hortobagy ponds, Hungary, Europe

Water chestnut, water caltrop (Trapa natans), Hortobagy ponds, Hungary, Europe

Background imageNatans Collection: Polygonum amphibium, natans; Amphibious Bistort, aquatic form

Polygonum amphibium, natans; Amphibious Bistort, aquatic form

Background imageNatans Collection: Polygonum amphibium, natans; Amphibious Bistort, aquatic form

Polygonum amphibium, natans; Amphibious Bistort, aquatic form

Background imageNatans Collection: Picture No. 10852161

Picture No. 10852161
Floating Water Plantain (Luronium natans) Date:

Background imageNatans Collection: Polygonum amphibium, natans, Amphibious Bistort, aquatic form

Polygonum amphibium, natans, Amphibious Bistort, aquatic form


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Natans is a unique and fascinating creature found in the depths of the ocean. With its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, it stands out among other sea creatures and can known for their graceful movements and agile swimming abilities, making them a sight to behold underwater. These mesmerizing creatures play an important role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems by feeding on smaller organisms and serving as prey for larger predators. Despite their beauty, they can elusive creatures that prefer to stay hidden in coral reefs or rocky crevices. Scientists continue to study natans to learn more about their behavior, reproduction, and ecological significance. As we uncover more about these mysterious creatures, we gain a greater appreciation for the diversity and complexity of life beneath the waves. Next time you find yourself exploring the ocean depths, keep an eye out for natans – you never know what wonders you may discover lurking below the surface.