Tracheophyta Collection (page 22)

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

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

Icelandic horse in flowering buttercup (Ranunculus sp. ) meadow, southwest Iceland. June
Icelandic horse in flowering buttercup (Ranunculus sp.) meadow, southwest Iceland. June

Icelandic horses in meadow of flowering buttercups (Ranunculus sp) southwest Iceland. June

Common oak fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris) leaves. Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Red campion (Silene dioica) seeds, microscopic view

Adonis blue butterfly (Polyommatus bellargus) male, resting on Clover (Trifolium sp. ), Upper Bavaria, Germany. June
Adonis blue butterfly (Polyommatus bellargus) male, resting on Clover (Trifolium sp.), Upper Bavaria, Germany. June

Common brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) flying towards Purple betony (Betonica officinalis) flowers, Upper Bavaria, Germany. July

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees in autumn woodland, Upper Bavaria, Germany. October

Fringetree (Chionanthus pubescens) with pink blossom in Old Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Aerial view of dense stand of Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus), Fernandina Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

European robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on branch with rose hips (Rosa). Germany. November

Catkins on Cottonwood (Populus nigra) tree, Grazalema, Southern Spain. March

RF - Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male, resting on flower (Cruciferae sp)
RF - Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male, resting on flower (Cruciferae sp.), Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

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

Birch (Betula Pendula) tree covered with hair ice on a winter morning, Brasschaat, Belgium, December

Tawny owl (Strix aluco) roosting in Silver birch (Betula pendula) tree in daytime, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Leaves of Momiji Japanese maple trees (Acer) turning red in autumn. Kyoto, Japan

Autumn foliage of Momiji Japanese maple trees (Acer). Kyoto, Japan

Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of eelgrass (Zostera marina), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Germinating seedling of Sea poison tree (Barringtonia asiatica) washed up on beach. Masoala Peninsula, Masoala National Park, Madagascar

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) foliage backlit on a spring afternoon, Dorset, UK. May

Common mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium holosteoides) in flower, Dorset, UK. May

Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) stamen detail, Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK

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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.