Spermatophyte Collection (page 21)

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera), Powerstock Common, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorset, England, UK. June

Ruby-tailed / Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis comparata) on Mexican daisy / Fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus). Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Italy. June

Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) close up of stamens, Clare Glen woodland, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK. May

Pollarded Beech (Fagus sylvatica) tree avenue in autumn, Moor Crichel, Dorset. UK. November

Poppy bee (Osmia papaveris) resting on Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) cutting piece of petal to use as nesting material, Bamberg, Germany. June

Poppy bee (Osmia papaveris) resting on piece of Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) petal, cut from the flower to line its nest

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) among Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia echios) forest. Santa Fe Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Red-footed booby (Sula sula) perched on Palo santo tree (Bursera graveolens), with flowering Yellow cordia (Cordia lutea) in background. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) nectaring on endemic Daisy tree (Scalesia villosa) flowers. Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) perched in Trumpet tree (Cecropia peltata) feeding on fruit, Caribbean slope of Guatemala

Footpath through Hazel (Corylus avellana) woodland in autumn, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK. November

Country lane alongside beech and hazel woodland, near Nailsworth, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK. November

Two ponies mutual grooming, nuzzling in a field of buttercups (Ranunculus sp) Milborne Port, Somerset, England, UK. June

Poppies (Papaver sp.) flowering in a field with scattered trees and woodland, near Preci, Umbria, Italy. May, 2022

Blue and yellow tanager (Thraupis bonariensis), perched on a branch of flowering Chanar (Geoffroea decorticans), Calden Forest, La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) roosting on ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Marsland mouth, Devonshire, UK. May

Male Indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea) perched in flowering Serviceberry (Amelanchier) in spring. Salamanca, New York, USA. May

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowers in evening light, Valency Valley, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK. April

Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) avenue with road, Kingston Lacy, Dorset, UK. May

Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) flowering, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae) resting on bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), Boscastle, Cornwall, UK. April

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Dunsdon, Devon, UK. July

Scarce chaser dragonfly (Libellula fulva) covered in dew, roosting on common sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. May

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flower, RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon, UK. April

Jumping cholla cacti (Cylindropuntia fulgida. ) with Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands beyond
Jumping cholla cacti (Cylindropuntia fulgida.) with Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands beyond. Rasa Island Special Biosphere Reserve, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. April

Yellow-footed gull (Larus livens) perched on Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei). El Pardito Island, Islands of Gulf of California Protected Area, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). Danzante Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Sour pitaya cactus (Stenocereus gummosus) and Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii). Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Gulf of California, Mexico. May

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) with Elephant Rock beyond. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Santa Catalina Island side-blotched lizard (Uta squamata) in front of Sour pitaya cactus (Stenocereus gummosus) and Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii)

Santa Catalina Island leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus bugastrolepis) in front of Mexican giant cardon cactuses (Pachycereus pringlei)

Santa Catalina Island desert iguana (Dipsosaurus catalinensis) in front of Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii), Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii diguetii). Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Ocotillo bush (Fouquieria splendens) with islands beyond. Bahia de los Angeles Biosphere Reserve, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. April

Sand dunes and acacia trees (Acacia sp.), Sossusvlei UNESCO World Heritage Site, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Red pineapple (Ananas bracteatus) with fruit, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum), Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) and other meadow flowers on a windy day, UK. Blurred motion

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) on LED light panel, studio environment

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) woods, Micheldever, Hampshire, UK, May

Beggarticks (Bidens sp. ) flowers, encased in ice, studio environment
Beggarticks (Bidens sp.) flowers, encased in ice, studio environment

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) with submerged roots in aquarium

Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) illuminated using different waveforms of light. Visible light (left), reflected UV light (centre), UV light as seen by bees (right). Studio environment, composite

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris), visible light, studio environment. See also image 01717743 which shows the same plant in UV light

Love in a mist (Nigella damascena), pressed flower on light panel, image inverted, studio environment. See also image 01717741 which shows the same plant in visible light

Rosy sundew (Drosera hamiltonii) curled flower bud, studio environment

Italian maple (Acer opalus) in autumn colours. Barronies Regional Nature Park, Provence, France. October

Soft rush (Juncus jacquinii) in flower. Queyras, Provence-Alpes-Cotes-d'Azur, France. July

Icelandic horse amongst flowering lupins (Lupinus sp. ), southwest Iceland. June
Icelandic horse amongst flowering lupins (Lupinus sp.), southwest Iceland. June

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"Spermatophytes: A Glimpse into Nature's Diverse Beauty" Delicate and serene, the water lily (Nymphaea alba) blooms underwater in a picturesque lake in the Ain region of the French Alps, captivating all who behold its ethereal beauty. (Photo: June) Witnessing the enchantment of a fully opened water lily (Nymphaea alba) beneath the surface of a pristine lake in France's Alps is like stepping into an aquatic wonderland. (Photo: June) Standing tall as ancient guardians, majestic beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) grace Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK, their presence evoking a sense of timelessness and tranquility. Dive into an underwater spectacle where vibrant white waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) dance gracefully amidst crystal-clear waters in a breathtaking Alpine lake landscape. (Photo: June) Castellucio di Norcia comes alive with nature's own masterpiece as poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) paint fields with hues that rival even the most vivid dreams. Amidst Buckinghamshire's snowy embrace, a solitary snowdrop flower emerges delicately from its wintry slumber—a symbol of hope and resilience against nature's icy grip. (Photo: February) As dawn breaks over Loch Maree, Scots pine trees' reflection on its calm surface creates an awe-inspiring scene while Slioch mountain stands proudly in the background—a true Scottish marvel. The enchanting bluebells' carpet-like display adorns Eype Down with Colmers Hill providing an idyllic backdrop—an invitation to immerse oneself within this natural symphony of colors.