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Xanthorrhoeaceae Collection

Xanthorrhoeaceae, a diverse family of plants known for their unique and captivating features

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, and light pollution

Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, and light pollution from town in the distance, Keetmanshoop, Namibia. Colours accentuated digitally

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

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

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

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

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

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: RF - View up Quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum), Western Cape, South Africa

RF - View up Quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum), Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, and light pollution from town in

Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, and light pollution from town in the distance, Keetmanshoop, Namibia. Colours accentuated digitally

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) in mist, Quiver tree forest, Kalahari, Namibia

Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) in mist, Quiver tree forest, Kalahari, Namibia

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotomum), a species of aloe indigenous to Southern

Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotomum), a species of aloe indigenous to Southern Africa. Quiver tree forest, Kalahari, Namibia

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

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

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) nest in quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum)

Sociable weaver (Philetairus socius) nest in quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) Quiver tree forest, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma) with the Milky Way at night, Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) at night with milky way visible in the sky

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

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Quivertree forest, Southern Namibia, Africa. Aloe in bloom

Quivertree forest, Southern Namibia, Africa. Aloe in bloom

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Southern grasstree (Xanthorrhoea australis). Tasmania, Australia. November

Southern grasstree (Xanthorrhoea australis). Tasmania, Australia. November

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Sour pitaya (Stenocereus gummosus) with Aloe (Aloe sp) flower spikes in background

Sour pitaya (Stenocereus gummosus) with Aloe (Aloe sp) flower spikes in background. Sonoran Desert, Puerto Balandra, near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. 2013

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) at night with starry sky, Kalahari, Namibia

Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) at night with starry sky, Kalahari, Namibia

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Red-hot poker flowers (Kniphofia) close up, cultivated plant

Red-hot poker flowers (Kniphofia) close up, cultivated plant

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Daylilies, Try It, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA

Daylilies, Try It, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) Try It, New York Botanical Garden. Digitized from film; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Daylilies, Jane Hayward Hemerocallidaceae, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA

Daylilies, Jane Hayward Hemerocallidaceae, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) Jane Hayward Hemerocallidaceae, New York Botanical Garden. Digitized from film; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Daylilies, Satin Silk, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA

Daylilies, Satin Silk, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) Satin Silk, New York Botanical Garden. Digitized from film; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Daylilies, Role Model, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA

Daylilies, Role Model, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) Role Model, New York Botanical Garden. Digitized from film; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Daylilies, Joey Langdon, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA

Daylilies, Joey Langdon, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) Joey Langdon, New York Botanical Garden. Digitized from film; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: White Easter Lilies, Snow Queen, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA

White Easter Lilies, Snow Queen, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, New York, USA
White Easter Lilies (Lilium) Snow Queen Longiflorrum Liliaceae, New York Botanical Garden. Digitized from film; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Bolivian Plant In Late Afternoon Light

Bolivian Plant In Late Afternoon Light

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Foxtail Lily (Eremurus x isabellinus) Cleopatra, flowering, commercial nursery crop growing in

Foxtail Lily (Eremurus x isabellinus) Cleopatra, flowering, commercial nursery crop growing in field, Holbeach St. Johns, Moulton Fens, South Holland, Lincolnshire, England, July

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Phormium tenax

Phormium tenax
Illustration of Phormium tenax by George Forster

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Aloe sp. aloes

Aloe sp. aloes
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Aloe sp. aloes

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Xanthorrhoea sp

Xanthorrhoea sp

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Haworthia herbacea, haworthia

Haworthia herbacea, haworthia
Sketch 295 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Xanthorrhoea resinosa, grass tree

Xanthorrhoea resinosa, grass tree
Finished watercolour by James Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Grass-tree / Blackboy with flowering Coral Vine and Prickly Moses

Grass-tree / Blackboy with flowering Coral Vine and Prickly Moses. Boranup Forest, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
ASW-4807 Grass-tree / Blackboy with flowering Coral Vine and Prickly Moses Boranup Forest, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Western Australia. Xanthorrhoea sp. Alan J. S

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi) growing along cliff habitat, with botanist taking photographs, Socotra

Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi) growing along cliff habitat, with botanist taking photographs, Socotra, Yemen, december

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi) growing in rocky desert habitat, Socotra, Yemen, december

Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi) growing in rocky desert habitat, Socotra, Yemen, december

Background imageXanthorrhoeaceae Collection: Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi) flowering, with researcher filming flowering in desert mountain

Perry's Aloe (Aloe perryi) flowering, with researcher filming flowering in desert mountain habitat, Socotra, Yemen, march


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Xanthorrhoeaceae, a diverse family of plants known for their unique and captivating features. One such member is the Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma), standing tall against the backdrop of the mesmerizing Milky Way at night. In this enchanting scene, light pollution fades away as nature takes center stage. Silhouetted against the dawn sky in Namibia, these majestic Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) create a striking contrast with their surroundings. Their presence evokes a sense of tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty that only nature can provide. In Cyprus, during April's embrace, we witness the delicate White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead blooming gracefully. Its pure white petals stand out amidst lush greenery, showcasing Mother Nature's artistic touch. Venturing further into Namibia's Keetmanshoop region unveils an extraordinary sight - a forest of Quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma) illuminated by stars and adorned by the ethereal Milky Way. Here, under this celestial canopy, one can't help but feel humbled by the grandeur of our universe. Looking up towards Western Cape in South Africa reveals an incredible view - a towering Quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum). Its branches reach for the heavens as if trying to touch infinity itself. This image reminds us of how small we are in comparison to Earth's vastness. The Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotomum), native to Southern Africa, stands proudly amidst its natural habitat. Its resilience symbolizes strength and adaptability in challenging environments. Within this same quiver tree forest in Namibia lies another breathtaking spectacle - stars twinkling above while Aloe dichotoma thrives below. The harmony between nature's wonders creates an otherworldly experience that leaves observers spellbound.