Tracheophyta Collection (page 21)

Small Scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) Hutchinsons Bank, New Addington, Croydon, South London, England, UK, August

Giant Water Lily (Victoria amazonica) flower in a lagoon at Porto Jofre, off the Cuiaba River, northern Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil, South America

Quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) at night with milky way visible in the sky, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Blue flag iris (Iris versicolor) in flower, New Brunswick, Canada, June

European beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn mist, Retz Forest, Aisne, Picardy, France, october 2017

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) in snow, Surrey, UK. March

Oak (Quercus robur) tree covered in hoarfrost in frosty field in winter, Bavaria, Germany. January

Succulent (Aeonium pseudourbicum) close up covered in dew, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Europe

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Centuries old English oak / pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) in late summer / autumn, Denmark. September 2018

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa), Halsdon Wood Nature Reserve, near Torrington, Devon, England, UK, April

Pine trees in misty landscape, Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, Vosges Mountains, France, October 2014

Common bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) growing on coastal cliff, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. June

Sunrays through forest of Beech (Fagus sp.), Fir (Abies sp.) and Holly (Ilex sp.) trees, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. September

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower. The Netherlands. July

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) and English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Early morning light. West Wood, nr Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK. May 2021

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

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Tracheophyta, also known as vascular plants, encompass a diverse range of botanical wonders. Among them is the Taxus baccata, commonly known as the Common Yew tree. With its dark green foliage and red berries, it stands tall and majestic in various landscapes. In contrast to the towering trees, we find delicate beauty beneath the water's surface. The Nymphaea alba or Water lily blooms underwater in lakes like Ain in the Alps of France during June. Its ethereal petals create a mesmerizing sight that captivates all who behold it. Continuing our journey through aquatic flora, we encounter another enchanting scene: an opened Waterlily flower submerged in a lake. This captivating display can be witnessed amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the French Alps in Ain during June. Venturing into ancient woodlands like Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire UK reveals yet another facet of tracheophyta's splendor. The Ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall and proud, their branches reaching towards the sky with wisdom accumulated over centuries. Returning to aquatic realms once more, we are treated to an underwater view of Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) gracefully adorning a serene lake nestled within the Alps of Ain, France during June. Their vibrant colors dance beneath rippling waters creating an otherworldly spectacle. Moving across fields adorned with wildflowers brings us to Castellucio di Norcia where Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) paint nature's canvas with hues of red and blue against golden wheat fields. As seasons change from winter to spring, snowdrops (Galanthus Sp. ) emerge delicately from blankets of snow in Buckinghamshire England during February. These solitary flowers symbolize hope and resilience amidst harsh conditions.