Glaucous Collection

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Glaucous-winged gull, Larus glaucescens, eating purple sea star, Asterias ochracea, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima. Glaucous Jacobean lily, Sprekelia glauca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Columbine or Aquliegia species
Mrs Skinners columbine, Aquilegia skinneri, Russian columbine, A. glandulosa, glaucous columbine, A. glauca, fragrant columbine, A. fragrans, Siberian columbine, A

Evening primrose, Oenothera fruticosa subsp. glauca (Glaucous oenothera, Oenothera glauca). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Smooth aster, Symphyotrichum laeve (Glaucous aster, Aster cyaneus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register

Florists gloxinia, Sinningia speciosa (Shewy glaucous gloxinia hybrid, Gloxinia speciosa-caulescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Smith after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers

Bulbine asphodeloides (Glaucous leaved anthericum, Anthericum longiscapum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

Blue aloe, Aloe glauca (Red-spined glaucous aloe, Aloe rhodacantha). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical

Glaucous-leaved, broad-petaled amaryllis, Amaryllis aulica var. platypetala glaucophylla.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan

Glaucous-leaved veltheimia, lily from the Cape of Good Hope, Veltheimia glauca.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical

Glaucous-leaved Adams needle with pale yellow flowers, Yucca glauca, native of Carolina.. Illustration by John Curtis (the entomologist), engraved by Weddell

Dianthus caryophyllus (Clove Pink0 with glaucous green leaves

AUDUBON: GULL. Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

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Glaucous-winged Gull - in flight (Larus glaucescens) Date:

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Glaucous-winged Gull - in flight (Larus glaucescens) Date:

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Glaucous-winged Gulls (Larus glaucescens) Date:

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Glaucous-winged Gulls (Larus glaucescens) Date:

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Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) Date:

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Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) Date:

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Glaucous Gull - Landing on iceberg (Larus hyperboreus) Date:

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Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) Date:

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Polar Bear - with Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) chick prey from nest - with adult Gulls trying to defend their nest - series 6 of 6 (Ursus maritimus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Polar Bear - with Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) attacking female and young Polar Bear as they approach Gull nest - series 4 of 6 (Ursus maritimus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Polar Bear - with Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) attacking female and young Polar Bear as they approach Gull nest (Ursus maritimus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Polar Bear - with Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) attacking female and young Polar Bear as they approach Gull nest - series 3 of 6 (Ursus maritimus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Polar Bear - with Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) chick prey from nest - with adult Gulls trying to defend their nest - series 5 of 6 (Ursus maritimus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Polar Bear - with Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) attacking female and young Polar Bear as they approach Gull nest - series 1 of 6 (Ursus maritimus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Polar Bear - with Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) attacking female and young Polar Bear as they approach Gull nest - series 2 of 6 (Ursus maritimus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) Date:

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Glaucous-winged Gull - looking for Sockeye Salmon eggs (Larus glaucescens) Date:

Larus hyperboreus, glaucous gull
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Hosta Frances Williams leaves. Photographed in autumn

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"Glaucous: A Spectrum of Nature's Beauty" From the vibrant petals of the Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima, to the delicate blooms of Columbine or Aquilegia species, glaucous hues grace our gardens with their ethereal charm. The Evening primrose, Oenothera fruticosa subsp. Glauca, boasts velvety blossoms that shimmer in the twilight hours. As we wander through fields adorned with Smooth aster, Symphyotrichum laeve, and admire its dainty lavender flowers contrasting against its glaucous foliage, we are reminded of nature's artistry. Florists gloxinia, Sinningia speciosa, captivate us with their enchanting trumpet-shaped blooms that showcase a subtle glaucous undertone. In rocky landscapes where resilience thrives, Bulbine asphodeloides emerges proudly with its succulent leaves displaying a mesmerizing bluish-green hue. Blue aloe, Aloe glauca stands tall amidst arid environments; its striking silver-blue leaves glistening under the sun's rays. Gardens come alive with the presence of glaucous-leaved broad-petaled amaryllis, Amaryllis; each petal unfolding like a work of art painted in shades of green and blue. From afar, the Glaucous-leaved Veltheimia lily from Cape beckons us closer with its unique blend of elegance and strength. Nature surprises us further as we encounter Glaucous-leaved Adams needle with pale yellow flowers standing proud against their silvery foliage. Dianthus caryophyllus (Clove Pink) adds another dimension to this spectrum by showcasing stunning pink blooms accompanied by glaucous green leaves. In every corner of our natural world lies an array of plants adorned in varying shades beauty - a testament to Mother Nature's creativity.