Seed Plant Collection (page 8)

Snakeshead fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) close up

Purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, Wales, UK

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), at Barnsley Warren near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Oxlip (Primula elatior) growing in Shadwell Woods Reserve, Essex, England, UK, April

Oxlip (Primula elatior), Hayley Wood, Cambridgeshire, a Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire nature reserve. March 2011

Northern marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella) at Teesmouth National Nature Reserve, North Gare near Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, UK, June

Muker Meadows National Nature Reserve with buttercups, Swaledale, Yorkshire, England, UK, June

Moth mullein (Verbascum blattaria) UK, July

Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) UK, May

Globe flower (Trollius europaeus) England, UK, May

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) growing in Chappetts Copse, Hampshire, England, UK, May

Early spider orchid (Ophrys spegodes) growing on Samphire Hoe near Dover, Kent, England, UK, May

Dark red helleborine (Epipactis atrorubens ), a rare orchid. 90% of the British population grow at this old quarry at Bishop Middleham, County Durham, England, UK. July

Dandelion fiowers (Taraxacum sp. ) in field near Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England
Dandelion fiowers (Taraxacum sp.) in field near Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Cowslip (Primula veris) flower. England, UK, April

Primrose (Primula vulgaris) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, March

Clarkes pool meadow, an unimproved lowland hay meadow managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, dotted with Green-winged orchids (Anacamptis morio) in early spring

Cheddar pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus) growing in a few places on the Mendip Hills, Somerset, but most abundantly on the cliffs of Cheddar Gorge

Birds nest orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) growing in Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, UK, June. It has no chlorophyll and is entirely dependent on fungi in the soil for its nutrition

Dandelion (Taraxacum vulgaria) seedheads / clocks in meadow. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. April 2019

Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus) in grassland at sunrise. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) growing amongst tarmac and at field edge. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. June 2019

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland reflected in stream, snow on banks. Laarse Beek, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. January 2019

Heathland with Common heather (Calluna vulgaris) and scattered trees, mist in valley at dawn. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) at dawn, with distant Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Deergrass (Scirpus cespitosus) at dawn among Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium

Southern marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) at sunrise, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at dawn, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, June

Common cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, May

Snakes head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) flowering with Dandelions in meadow Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, UK, April

Path leading through through woodland with Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in spring, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, May

Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) tussock in grassland, on misty morning. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Alpine Wildflower meadow, a diversity of species including Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis), Sainfoin (Onobrychis sp) and Rattle (Rhinanthus sp). North Tyrol, Austria. June

Alpine rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) flowering beside mountain stream. North Tyrol, Austria. June

Floating leaves of Giant water lily (Victoria amazonica). Northern Pantanal, Cuiaba River, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Japanese maple (Acer sp) leaves, showing autumn foliage. Near Lake Kawaguchi-ko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, November

Milky Way over an English oak tree (Quercus robur), at night, Brecon Beacons National Park International Dark Sky Preserve, Wales UK, December

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), on Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Rafflesia (Rafflesia keithii) flower aged approximately 3 days on rainforest floor. Lower slopes of Mt Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Common knapweed (Centaurea nigra) in ancient alpine meadow with hut. in distance, North Tyrol, Austria. June 2018

Frost on soaptree yuccas (Yucca elata) and winter morning fog, in the gypsum sand dunes of White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. January

Quiver tree forest (Aloe dichotoma) at night with stars and the Milky Way, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Butterflies and day flying moths feed from Loofah flower (Luffa cylindrica) and pick up pollen on their legs, underside of thorax and antennae, South Sichuan Bamboo Sea, China

Black coral vine (Kennedia nigricans) flowers, pollinated by honeyeaters (flowers triggered by honeyeater, releasing the stamens, style and stigma), Western Australia Sequence 2 of 2

Grand-flowered horned poppies (Glaucium grandiflorum) in southern Turkey, June

Pollen release from cyclamen flower via sonication, which mimics buzz pollination. The structure of the cyclamen flower prevents the pollen getting wet

Day gecko (Phelsuma sp. ) with extended tongue lapping up nectar from crown of thorns
Day gecko (Phelsuma sp.) with extended tongue lapping up nectar from crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii) flower, Madagascar

Chinese peacock butterfly (Papilio bianor) drinking nectar from a Hibiscus flower. To maintain position it flaps the wings which pick up pollen on their undersides from the stamens placed on the end

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"Nature's Masterpieces: A Glimpse into the Enchanting World of Seed Plants" Delicate and serene, underwater view of Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) in a picturesque lake in the breathtaking Alps of Ain, France. June brings forth their ethereal beauty. Witness the magic as a Waterlily (Nymphaea alba) flower gracefully opens underwater, revealing its pristine petals amidst the tranquil depths of a captivating lake in the French Alps. Ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall and majestic, creating an enchanting canopy within Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK. These timeless giants hold secrets from centuries past. Vibrant pops of red Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and delicate blue cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) adorn fields near Castellucio di Norcia like a painter's masterpiece—a harmonious symphony of colors. Amidst winter's icy embrace, behold the solitary Snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) single flower bravely blooming in Buckinghamshire, England—nature's resilient spirit defying frosty adversity. The enchantment continues as Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) carpet Eype Down with their heavenly hues while Colmers Hill stands proudly in the background—a scene straight out of a fairytale. Discover nature's resilience through Devil’s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), thriving against all odds within Derbyshire's Peak District National Park—an emblematic symbol of strength and beauty. Atop Hartland Quay's cliff top lies a mesmerizing display—the vibrant Sea pink/thrift flowers (Armeria maritima). Their tenacity mirrors their surroundings' rugged charm along this coastal haven.