Dicotyledons Collection (#6)

Northern raccoon (Procyon lotor) young at night climbing live Oak tree (Quercus virginiana) Dinero, Lake Corpus Christi, South Texas, USA

English oak tree (Quercus robur) fallen acorns and leaves on a bed of moss, Oxfordshire, UK October

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Spain

Aphelandra (Acanthus sp) flowering. Oahu, Hawaii, February

Common buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) feeding on Ironweed (Vernonia altissima) flower, North Guilford, Connecticut, USA, August

Lone Maple (Acer) in a field against cumulo-nimbus and mammatus clouds. Picardy, France, May

Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), climbing on Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) with fall colors, Kerrville, Hill Country, Central Texas, USA, November

Looking up through the leaves of Wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) in woodland, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, May

The Lovers Baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri). Near Morondava, Madagascar
" The Lovers" Baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri). Near Morondava, Madagascar, Africa, September 2010

Looking up at Beech wood canopy (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, November

Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia keithii) in Gunung Gading NP, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia

Star trails above Baobab trees (Adansonia za) at night, Zombitse National Park, Madagascar, June 2010

Strangler Fig (Ficus sp. ) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away
Strangler Fig (Ficus sp.) that has killed its host tree long ago. The host has rotted away, leaving a hollow center. Lowland rainforest in Borneo. Gunung Palung National Park, Indonesia

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and Corn marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum) growing in a Wheat field, UK

Sunset over fields of Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) South Downs, West Sussex, England. June 2009

Thick-legged flower beetle {Oedemera nobilis} on Corn marigold {Chrysanthemum segetum}, Cornwall. UK. Winner, British Seasons category, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2011

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) in fallow fields, near Sugano, Orvieto, Italy, June

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) growing on fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in heavy rain. Dorset, UK, May 2011

Boabab trees {Adansonia grandidieri} silhouetted at sunset. Morondava, Madagascar, October 2009

Ancient Beech woodland (Fagus sylvatica) in mist, significant wood pasture in Saxon part of Transylvannia. Romania, October 2010

Mountain daisy (Leucanthemum adustum) flower, Liechtenstein, June 2009

Maple (Acer sp.) leaves showing red and gold autumn colours. Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, UK, October

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn mist, Beacon Hill Country Park, The National Forest, Leicestershire, UK, October 2010

Elephant's foot plant (Pachypodium rosulatum var. gracilis) on sandstone outcrop. Isalo NP, southern Madagascar

Chillies & weigh scale at Thimphu market, capital city Central Bhutan

Botany (colour litho)
728983 Botany (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Botany, with depictions of cellular cryptograms (1. fungus; 2. seaweed; 3)

Hottentot fig (Carpobrotus edulis) on the cliff at Lizard Point, the most southerly point in mainland Britain, Cornwall, England, UK. November 2011

Lupins {Lupinus nootkatensis} in flower by birch tree trunk, Sweden, summer, Scandinavia

Sweetgale (Myrica gale) in mist with Birch tree. Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, March

Giant Pachypodium species. Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, South West Madagascar

Grandidiers Baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri) at dusk. Near Morondava, western Madagascar

Hepatica {Hepatica nobilis} flowering in beech woods. Germany

Mixed Common beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Spruce (Picea abies) forests in autum colours at sunrise seen from the road to Muntele Mic

Field maple (Acer campestre) ripening in autumn. Dorset, UK October

Close-up of Blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) leaf close up changing colour, Pinelands Reserve, New Jersey, USA, October

Autumn / fall colours of the maple (Acer sp). trees, Hardwood lookout trail, Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. Oct 2009

Silver birches (Betula pendula) reflected in Loch Pityoulish in autumn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Common beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland in autumn, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Silver birch (Betula pendula) trees with reflections in autumn, Loch Pityoulish, Cairngorms NP, Scotland, UK, October 2011

Silver birch (Betula pendula) twigs in autumn, with droplets of moisture, Craigellachie NNR, Scotland, UK, October 2011

Silver birch (Betula pendula) in autumn, with rainbow, Creag Meagaidh NNR, Scotland, UK, October 2010

European beech (Fagus sylvatica) changing colour in autumn, Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms NP Scotland, October 2011

European beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica) changing colour in autumn, Rothiemurchus, Cairngorms NP Scotland, October 2011

Large Silver birch (Betula pendula) tree in autumn foliage, Glen Affric, Highland, Scotland, UK, February 2010

Husk of Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) with three edible nuts. UK, Europe, October

Beech Avenue near Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset UK, November 2008

View up into Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, October

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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.