Ripe Collection (page 62)

Greater burdock burr caught on wool
Greater burdock burr (Arctium lappa) caught on wool. The burr contains individual fruits (achenes) attached by a papery bract (modified leaf, top)

Nutmeg fruits. The first fruit has split open, revealing its seed. The aril (red) surrounding the seed is removed and dried to make mace, while the seed is dried and then ground or grated before use

Bittersweet berries (Solanum dulcamara). This perennial climbing plant is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of skin diseases, warts, tumours, felons, arthritis, rheumatism

Greater burdock burr (Arctium lappa). This structure contains individual fruits (achenes), attached by a papery bract (modified leaf)

Red apples on a tree
Apples. Red apples (Malus sp.) growing on the branches of their tree. Various varieties of apples are grown for their fruit in temperate regions. Photographed in British Columbia, Canada

Cherries (Prunus sp.)

Lemons (Citrus limon). Lemon tree bearing ripe lemons. Photographed in Sardinia

European rowan berries (Sorbus aucuparia). Photographed in September

Olives (Olea europea) on a branch. Photographed in Albomartes, Granada, Spain, in August

Mango fruit. The mango (Mangifera sp.) is native to the Indian sub-continent and contains many minerals and vitamins, as well as fibre

Rosebay pollination, SEM
Rosebay pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the pistil (orange) and stamens (yellow) of a rosebay (Nerium oleander) flower

Nutmeg fruit split open, revealing its seed. The aril (red) surrounding the seed is removed and dried to make mace, while the seed is dried and then ground or grated before use

Pear (Pyrus longipes). Ripe pears on their tree

Strawberry tree fruit (Arbutus unedo). Photographed in Provence, France

Purshs woolly-pod (Astragalus purshii) seed pods. Photographed in a mountainous region in the USA

Crowberry fruit (Empetrum hermaphroditum). Empetrum hermaphroditum is a hermaphrodite form of crowberry, having both male and female reproductive organs. Photographed in Scotland

Crowberry fruit (Empetrum nigrum). The fruit of this shrub is edible

Black Bryony (Tamus communis) berries
Black Bryony (Tamus communis) is a climbing herb, usually found scrambling through hedges. The berries are poisonous, turning red as they ripen

English eating apple, Laxtons Fortune
Traditional second early English eating apple Laxtons Fortune. Apples growing on apple tree in an orchard

Crab Apple (Malus x zumi) Golden Hornet
Crab Apple Golden Hornet has distinctive small yellow apples. (Malus x zumi)

Large cuckoo pint (Arum italicum) stalks with fruit. This plant is also known as Lords and Ladies

Tutsan flowers and berries
Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum) flowers and berries. The berries turn from red to black when they ripen

Grapes on vines, Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opalus) snow covered berries, Chipping, Lancashire, England, december

USA, Washington State, Colfax. Ripe barley meets the horizon near Colfax in the Palouse area, Washington State

Ripe huckleberries in the Flathead National Forest of Montana

Europe, Italy, Venice area. Colorful fruits and vegetables fill a produce vendors stand near Venice, Italy

White grapes, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Eschscholzia Californica (Cherry Ripe Poppy)
Eschscholzia Californica (Cherry Ripe or California Poppy) of the Papaveraceae family. Seen here are five flowers in various stages of opening

Cherry Ripe by Unknown Artist
A woman dressed in 18th century costume helps herself to a basket of cherries

Boy / Girl with Cherries
A boy and a girl with an enticing bowl of cherries

Empress Eugenie
EUGENIA MARIA DE MONTIJO Wife of the French Emperor, Napoleon III and mother of the Prince Imperial. Renowned beauty and arbiter of taste. Lived to a ripe old age

Aynho / Apricot Village
Cottagers in this Northants village grow apricots on the walls of their cottages. When the fruit is ripe, the fruit is harvested, sold and the money used to pay the rent

Stages of Life 1860S
From cradle to a ripe old age of 100, at which time the angel and the devil come to their bed, each hoping to take their souls

Banana tree, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Neroli orange flowers and oranges in gardens of Reales Alcazares (Alcazar Palace Gardens), Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Starfruit (carambola) (Averrhoa carambola), a star shaped fruit when cut, grown in tropical conditions

Apples - box full of ripe red apples near Alexandra. South Island - New Zealand
MAB-612 Apples - box full of ripe red apples near Alexandra South Island - New Zealand Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Field of ripe wheat ready for harvesting, Mickleton, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-236 Field of ripe wheat ready for harvesting, Mickleton, Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Ripe coffee beans, Recuca Coffee Plantation, near Armenia, Colombia, South America

Farmland of cornfield ripening, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Braeburn apple (Malus sp.). Apples are a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre

Ripe barley field ready for harvest Mickleton Cotswolds UK
MAB-665 Ripe barley field ready for harvest Mickleton Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bunch of ripe grapes ready for harvesting Rioja region of Cantabria Spain
MAB-298 Bunch of ripe grapes ready for harvesting Rioja region of Cantabria Spain Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pumpkins for sale, Vermont farm, Vermont, New England, USA, North America

Ripening Wheat and rye hybrid triticale cereal crop grown organically this has strong growth of corn marigolds not
HAR-86 Ripening Wheat and rye hybrid triticale cereal crop grown organically this has strong growth of corn marigolds not eradicable by herbicide owing to organic status requirement Distant views to

Ripening Barley against evening sunlight, Devon, England
HAR-113 Ripening Barley against evening sunlight, Devon hazy evening sun backlights a field of ripening barley with a golden glow solitary tree casts shadows in the distance

Autumn tundra ripe blueberries with brightly coloured leaves of alpine bearberry (Arctostaphylos alpinus)
SAS-26 Autumn tundra - ripe blueberries with brightly coloured leaves of alpine bearberry (Arctostaphylos alpinus) Hardangervidda National Park, Telemark

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In the enchanting world of "Goblin Market" by Pauline Baynes, ripe fruits beckon with their luscious allure. Nottinghamshire, UK sets the stage for a tantalizing feast as a Melton Mowbray pork pie rests delicately on a handmade ceramic plate. Amidst an autumnal scene, fairies dance amidst blackberry bushes, offering plump berries that are perfectly ripe and bursting with flavor. Turning to Tab XXIV in this mystical tale, we discover the succulent figs of Ficus carica, their velvety skin revealing tender flesh within. And who can resist the tropical sweetness of Ananas comosus - the pineapple? Its golden hue promises a taste of paradise. As we journey through fields near Ledbury, Herefordshire, our senses are overwhelmed by the sight of wheat crops adorned with ripe ears. The Cls combine harvester diligently works its magic to harvest this bountiful crop. Across continents in Mendoza, Argentina's vineyards, a harvest worker gently holds Malbec wine grapes - each one ripened under the South American sun. Meanwhile back home, sliced red peppers and vibrant purple aubergines await culinary exploration. But let us not forget nature's hidden treasure - the cashew nut. Encased in its protective shell lies creamy richness waiting to be savored. And finally, we encounter Pyrus communis - Brown Beurre Pear; its ripe fruit and lush leaves whisper tales of indulgence. In every corner of our world lies ripeness personified – from fairy-touched blackberries to juicy pears and everything in between – inviting us to savor life's sweetest moments before they fade away like fleeting seasons.