Spermatophyte Collection (page 4)

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Lisbon false sun-rose / Yellow rock rose (Halimium lasianthum) flowers. Blotch at base of petals guides pollinators to nectar source

Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) in glasshouse at Kew Gardens, London, UK. Endemic to the Philippines. Pollinated by sunbirds

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Canada and USA. Sequence 1/2

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Euphorbia (Euphorbia jolkinii) leaves turning red in autumn. Napa Hai, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China. September

Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing. China

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China. 2009

Amazon rainforest canopy view with flowering Bromeliad epiphytes growing on a branch of a giant Cieba tree. Tiputini Biodiversity Station, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, January

Lime Avenue a famous row of Lime trees (Tilia Sp) Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK. October 2014

Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Milborne Wick, Somerset, England, UK, November

Beech trees (Fagus sylvaticus) and pond in autumn, Waggoners Wells, Surrey, England, UK, October

Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) lit by the suns rays, seen under water. Alps, Ain, France. June. Highly commended in the the Underwater World category

Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hertfordshire, England, UK, September

Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) growing on mature Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland, Covadonga, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) late summer, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) sloes and Hawthorn berries (Crataegus monogyna) Norfolk, England, UK, August

Slopes of Moel Famau mountain showing patches cut for Heather (Calluna vulgaris) management with the Vale of Clwyd in the background Clwydian Range, North Wales, UK, August 2016

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male on Wild basil flower (Clinopodium vulgare) Hertfordshire, England, UK, August

Ladys bedstraw (Galium verum) flower, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Autumn squill (Scilla autumnalis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), growing on moorland. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Ash Tree (Fraxinus excelsior) growing in a field. Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) sitting with Bamboo in background. Shenshuping Panda Base, Wolong Nature Reserve, Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, China. Captive

RF - Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind, England, UK. May

RF - Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

RF - Sand dunes with Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at Seilebost beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK. October

Autumnal beech trees ((Fagus sylvatica) at Bolderwood, The New Forest, Hampshire, UK. November

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in ancient woodland, Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK. May

Sand dunes, marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at sunrise, Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK. October 2018

Ancient oak tree (Quercus robur), Marsland Mouth, Devon Wildlife Trust, Devon, UK. April 2017

RF- Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) fish-eye lens. Devon, UK. June

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched in pear (Pyrus sp.) blossom, eastern redbud in background, New York, USA. May

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter, New York, USA, December

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris), male flying in to feed from cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) New York, USA. August

Cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing on Garbh Eilean with the Isle of Lewis behind, Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. June

Ancient Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) amongst flowering Common heather / Ling (Calluna vulgaris). Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

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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.