Blossoming Collection (#98)

Bee Orchid -Ophrys apivera-, single flower, Neresheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Common Twayblade -Listera ovata-, inflorescence, Neresheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Great Aletsch Glacier, UNESCO World Heritage Site, alpenroses at the front, Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Lupin -Lupinus-, Schluchsee, Baden-Wurttemberg, Black Forest, Germany

Houseleek -Sempervivum tectorum, Sedum tectorum-, flower, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Lesser Bulrush or Narrowleaf Cattail -Typha angustifolia-, flowering, clotted together by rain, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Adonis Blue -Polyommatus bellargus, Lysandra bellargus- on a Wild Marjoram or Oregano plant -Origanum vulgare-, feeding on nectar, Thuringia, Germany

Corn poppy -Papaver rhoeas- flowers in the morning light, Thuringia, Germany

Poppy or Corn Poppy -Papaver rhoeas-, in a cornfield, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Poppy or Corn Poppy -Papaver rhoeas-, with seed pods in a cornfield, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Blossoming Apple Tree -Malus domesticus-, dandelion meadow village of Pettensiedel at back, Pettensiedel, Igensdorf, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Two blossoming Apple Trees -Malus domesticus- on a meadow, Pettensiedel, Igensdorf, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Anthericum ramosum -Anthericum ramosum-, flower, Leutra, Thuringia, Germany

Large Fragrant Orchid -Gymnadenia conopsea-, flowering, Jena, Thuringia, Germany

Wood Sage -Salvia apiana-, flowering, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Field of cornflowers, -Centaurea cyanus-, sunset, Baltic Seaside Resort Sellin, Rugen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Ribwort Plantain -Plantago lanceolata-, flowering, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Surlej and Silvaplana with Upper Engadine lakes, Lake Champfer, Lake Silvaplana, Lake Sils, alpine roses in front, Engadin, Graubunden, Switzerland

Mallow Zebrina -Malva sylvestris Zebrina - growing next to picket fence, Quebec Province, Canada

Hairy Alpenrose -Rhododendron hirsutum-, Laguz Alps with Breithorn Mountain, Grosses Walsertal Biosphere Park, Vorarlberg, Austria

Columbine Meadow Rue -Thalictrum aquilegiifolium-, Grosses Walsertal Biosphere Park, Vorarlberg, Austria

Nenzinger Himmel alpine meadow, Gamperdonatal, Nenzing parish, Raetikon, Vorarlberg, Austria

Alpenrose -Rhododendron ferrugineum-, trail-marking, Mt Schafberg, Montafon, Raetikon, Vorarlberg, Austria

Alpenrose -Rhododendron ferrugineum-, at St. Antoenier Joch, saddle, Montafon, Raetikon, Vorarlberg, Austria

Hoverfly -Syrphidae- perched on the flower of a Purple Coneflower -Echinacea spp. -, Lower Saxony, Germany
Hoverfly -Syrphidae- perched on the flower of a Purple Coneflower -Echinacea spp.-, Lower Saxony, Germany

Calliopsis -Coreopsis sp. -, flower, Lower Saxony, Germany
Calliopsis -Coreopsis sp.-, flower, Lower Saxony, Germany

Angelface -Angelonia spec. -, flowering, Lower Saxony, Germany
Angelface -Angelonia spec.-, flowering, Lower Saxony, Germany

Ringlet -Aphantopus hyperantus-, Lower Saxony, Germany

White Lotus Flower -Nelumbo sp. -, Erlangen Botanical Garden, Erlangen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
White Lotus Flower -Nelumbo sp.-, Erlangen Botanical Garden, Erlangen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Two White Lotus Flowers -Nelumbo sp. -, Erlangen Botanical Garden, Erlangen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Two White Lotus Flowers -Nelumbo sp.-, Erlangen Botanical Garden, Erlangen, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Turks cap lily -Lilium martagon-, Burg, Lower Austria, Austria

Blooming Foxglove -Digitalis purpurea-, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Round-headed Rampion or Pride of Sussex -Phyteuma orbiculare-, Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgadener Land District, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Alpine Asphodel -Tofieldia calyculata-, Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgadener Land District, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Common sneezeweed, Large-flowered Sneezeweed -Helenium autumnale-, United Kingdom

Woolly Thistle -Cirsium eriophorum-, Thuringia, Germany

Woolly Thistle -Cirsium eriophorum-, inflorescence with insects, Thuringia, Germany

Sea Thrift or Sea Pink -Armeria maritima-, tundra, Landmannalaugar, Highlands, Sudurland, Iceland

Military Orchid -Orchis militaris-, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Wild carrot -Daucus carota-, umbelliferous blossom from below against a blue sky, Jena, Thuringia, Germany

Field of mixed red and orange Cosmos -Cosmos-, yellow Zinnias -Zinnia- and Blue Knapweed -Centaurea- flowers in summer, Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Black Vanilla Orchid -Nigritella nigra-, Carinthia, Austria

White False Hellebore -Veratrum album-, Saualpe alp, Carinthia, Austria

Purple Saxifrage -Saxifraga oppositifolia L. -, Carinthia, Austria
Purple Saxifrage -Saxifraga oppositifolia L.-, Carinthia, Austria

Bird s-nest Orchid -Neottia nidus-avis-, Berchtesgadener Land District, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Borage or Starflower -Borago officinalis-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Blooming colourful flower meadow, garden sowing, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Marsh Helleborine -Epipactis palustris-, Vorarlberg, Austria

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"Blossoming: A Tapestry of Nature's Beauty" In the enchanting land of Scotland, amidst rolling hills and ancient castles, the thistle reigns as a symbol of resilience. Its prickly exterior belies its delicate purple blooms, captured in exquisite Victorian botanical illustrations. Venturing further east to Thuringia, Germany, we encounter the sweet mock-orange or English dogwood. This ornamental shrub graces gardens with its fragrant flowers, evoking a sense of tranquility in this picturesque region. Nature's pharmacy unfolds before our eyes as we delve into herbs and spices depicted in another set of Victorian botanical illustrations. From milk thistle to musk thistle, these plants have long been valued for their medicinal properties and culinary uses. Ascending to the majestic peaks near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany, we discover the alpenrose - a snow-kissed beauty known for its rusty leaves. Against all odds, it thrives on Mt. Kramer's slopes and adds a touch of vibrant color to this Alpine landscape. However beautiful nature may be, caution is necessary when encountering poisonous and toxic plants showcased in yet another captivating Victorian botanical illustration collection. Their allure lies not only in their striking appearance but also serves as a reminder that Mother Earth can be both nurturing and treacherous. Delving deeper into plant anatomy through intricate Victorian drawings unveils the intricacies hidden beneath petals and leaves. These illustrations remind us that even within simplicity lies complexity waiting to be explored. Journeying across continents brings us to Ecuador's Andean cloud forest where the redvein abutilon flourishes amidst mist-laden air. Its vibrant blossoms stand out against lush green foliage like tiny flames igniting hope within this mystical realm. Returning closer to home soil takes us on an exploration of plum trees intertwined with cherry blossoms while sloes and bullace add depth to Victorian botanical illustrations.