Dicotyledons Collection (#20)

Sweet pea stem, light micrograph
Sweet pea stem. Light micrograph of a section through the hollow stem of a sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) plant, showing a ring of vascular bundles

Shepherds purse fruit, light micrograph
Shepherds purse fruit. Light micrograph of a section through a seed pod from a shepherds purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) plant. The remains of the stigma can be seen (top centre)

Sage stem, light micrograph
Sage stem. Light micrograph of a section through a primary stem of a scarlet sage (Salivia splendens) plant. The outer stem is covered with a thin epidermis (green) that contains stomata

Rhubarb root, light micrograph
Rhubarb root. Light micrograph of a section through the root of a rhubarb (Rheum sp.) plant. The primary cortex has been shed by the formation of a circular meristem, the periderm

Sycamore leaf in autumn, micrograph
Sycamore leaf in autumn. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a leaf from a sycamore (Acer pseudoplantanus) tree in autumn

Lime tree stem wound, light micrograph
Lime tree stem wound. Light micrograph of a section through the wounded stem of a lime tree (Tilia europaea). The outer epidermis has been shed and replaced by a layer of cork (dark red)

Oak root, light micrograph
Oak root. Light micrograph of a section through a secondary root from an oak (Quercus sp.) tree. The primary cortex (outer layer) has been shed by the formation of a circular meristem, the periderm

African mahogany stem, light micrograph
African mahogany stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through the stem of an African mahogany (Khaya sp.) tree. The multicoloured cells are fibres, and fibre tracheids, which carry water

White bryony stem, light micrograph
White bryony stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the stem of a white bryony (Bryonia alba) plant, showing a single collateral vascular bundle

Beech tree leaves, light micrograph
Beech tree leaves. Light micrograph of a section through two leaves from different parts of a common beech tree (Fagus sylvatica)

Orange fruit, light micrograph
Orange fruit. Light micrograph of a section through the rind of a fruit from a bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) tree, showing one of the many spherical oil-secreting glands

African teak stem, light micrograph
African teak stem. Light micrograph of a section through the woody stem of an African teak (Pericopsis elata) plant, showing its diffuse-porous xylem tissue

Oleander leaf, light micrograph
Oleander leaf. Light micrograph of a section through the leaf of an oleander (Nerium oleander) tree, showing its sunken stomata (gaps, centre left and right)

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"Dicotyledons: A Vibrant Tapestry of Nature's Beauty" In the midst of a picturesque set aside field, a European hare gracefully hops through a sea of vibrant Corn Marigolds. The windswept Hawthorn tree stands tall and proud, its branches adorned with delicate flowers amidst the blooming heather. Ox-eye daisies create a colorful border along the herb-rich conservation margin surrounding farmland. Underneath the microscope, the intricate patterns on a Lime tree stem come to life in a mesmerizing light micrograph. In Balblair Wood, Scotland, Common Foxgloves paint a woodland glade with their enchanting mix of purple and white hues. A male Redstart perches on a branch of flowering Hawthorn, his melodious song filling the air with joy. Fields near Orvieto in Italy burst into life as Cornflowers sway gently in the breeze. Primroses bloom delicately near Bradworthy in Devon, their soft petals adding charm to the countryside landscape. On Gorse bushes in Dorset, Dartford warblers serenade nature's symphony with their melodic tunes. Larch trees stand proudly on flowering heather moorland in Berwickshire, Scotland - an awe-inspiring sight that showcases nature's resilience and beauty. In Triglav National Park, Slovenia, two Edelweiss flowers emerge from rocky terrain like precious gems amidst rugged mountainscapes. Finally, we encounter an Olive tree trunk in Kolimvaro, Crete - gnarled and weathered by time yet exuding timeless elegance against April's golden sunlight. Dicotyledons bring together this diverse array of flora and fauna; they are nature's artists painting landscapes across continents. From fields to forests and mountains to meadows – these captivating plants remind us that diversity is key to our planet's harmony.