Brassicaceae Collection (#5)

Sea Rocket (Cakile maritima) flowering, growing on beach, Gargano Peninsula, Apulia, Italy, april

Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) close-up of flowers, in garden, Powys, Wales, june

Common Scurvy-grass (Cochlearia officinalis) flowering, growing at base of wall on clifftop, Orkney, Scotland, june

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) crop, growing in terraced cultivation on hillside, Vattavada, Western Ghats, Kerala, India

Globe Candytuft (Iberis umbellata) flowering, growing amongst rocks in habitat, Italy, may

Fodder Radish (Raphanus sativus oleiformis) close-up of seedpods, Lincolnshire, England, june

Seven-leaved Bittercress (Cardamine heptaphylla) flowering, growing in beech woodland, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Moricandia nitens. Moricandia is a genus of plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae

Lady's Smock (Cardamine pratensis) flowering, West Sussex, England, april

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) close-up of backlit leaf, Dorset, England, october

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) roots, for sale at fruit and vegetable market, Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania, october

Rocket Candytuft (Iberis amara) flowering, growing in open woodland habitat on limestone, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot, France, may

Brassica pollen, SEM
Brassica pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a Brassica sp. plant. Magnification: x3000 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Sand Rock-cress (Arabis arenosa)
Flowers and foliage of Sand Rock-cress (Arabis arenosa or Cardaminopsis arenosa), also known as Tall Rock-cress growing in Slovenia

Woad (Isatis tinctoria) in flower on roadside; source of dye. France
ROG-13182 Woad - in flower on roadside, source of dye France Isatis tinctoria Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera (Brussels Sprouts), a vegetable of the Brassicaceae family, seen here still attached to the stalk

Draba Aizoides in the Gummen Alps, Switzerland
Draba Aizoides (Yellow Whitlowgrass) growing on rocks in the Gummen Alps, Switzerland. It is a cruciferous plant of the Brassicaceae (cabbage family), with many species. It has bright yellow flowers

Alyssum Saxatile Citrinum (Basket of Gold), a hardy perennial of the Brassicaceae family, with yellow flowers suitable for rock gardens and borders

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Brassicaceae: From Delicate Cuckoo Flowers to Towering Mount Teide Bugloss" Nature never ceases to amaze with its diverse and captivating plant species. Among them, the family Brassicaceae stands out for its remarkable variety and beauty. Take a stroll through Hawkesbury Common, and you might stumble upon the enchanting sight of delicate Cuckoo flowers or Lady's smock (Cardamine pratensis) gracefully adorning the landscape. But that's not all; brace yourself for an intriguing encounter with Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons and Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua), showcasing nature's artistry in their intricate structures. As you continue your botanical journey, be prepared to marvel at the mesmerizing cabbages that come in various forms - from the familiar Broccoli to the fascinating Cauliflower fractal (Brassica oleracea L. Var. Italica). Plate 3 offers a glimpse into this vast world of Brassica sp. , where each member has its unique charm and contribution to our ecosystem. Meanwhile, towering above is Sabal palmetto, also known as cabbage palmetto, reminding us of nature's ability to create wonders on both small and grand scales. Zooming in closer under a microscope reveals another aspect of brassicaceous plants - their pollen grains captured beautifully through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These tiny particles hold immense importance in pollination processes crucial for plant reproduction. Moving away from microscopic details but still captivated by nature's intricacies, we find ourselves admiring Annual Honesty (Lunaria annua) seed heads arranged against a pristine white background – a testament to Mother Nature's artistic flair. In Belgium's Peerdsbos or Hertfordshire, England’s UK countryside during May, lucky observers may witness Orange tip butterflies (Anthocharis cardamines) gracefully resting on Cruciferae sp.