Magnoliopsida Collection (#8)

Idyllic Field of Poppies with Sun
Melanie Viola

Lovely Poppy Field | panoramic view
Melanie Viola

Field of poppies in colorkey
Melanie Viola

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) with submerged roots in aquarium

Arnica (Arnica montana) in flower on mountainside, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

A sprouting coconut floating in the sea close to the shore, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Scurfy twiglet mushroom (Tubaria furfuracea) growing from Beech mast (Fagus sylvatica) on mossy woodland floor, New Forest, Hampshire, UK, October

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) female perched on Berlandiers fiddlewood (Citharexylum berlandieri). South Padre Island, Texas, USA. April

RF - Common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum) resting on Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) with dew droplets on wings. Cornwall, England, UK. June

Bunch-flowered narcissus (Narcissus tazetta) flower head, growing on limestone, Umbria, Italy. February

Scalesia pedunculata forest, Los Gemelos, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus) growing on bare lava, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, South America

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) growing on a stalk of Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on the seabed, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Large flower of the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei, growing in rainforest, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May, 2013. Filmed for the BBC series Wonders of The Monsoon

Garden lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) Terwick Church Fields, Sussex, UK. June

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush, Devpm, UK, November

Hercules club / Canary Island Spurge (Euphorbia canariensis) in montane habitat, with flat topped mountain ridge in background, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Teide wallflower (Erysimum scoparium) endemic to Tenerife, Teide National Park, Canary Islands; Spain, Europe

Canary samphire (Astydamia latifolia) close up of flowers and leaves, Punta del Teno, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Tawny owl (Strix aluco) perched in Silver Birch tree (Betula pendula), Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, May

Kreffts gliders (Petarus notatus) two in Eucalypt (Myrtaceae) tree on branch with blossom at night, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Portuguese oak tree (Quercus faginea) covered in moss, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Andalusia, southern Spain, November

Ancient hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) with berries and stripped of leaves, Hergest Ridge looking across to Herrock Hill, Herefordshire / Radnorshire border, UK. October

Variable oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis) on dead Field maple (Acer campestre) twig, Herefordshire, England, UK. November, Focus stacked

Downy birch (Betula pubescens) changing to autumn colours. Caledonian pine forest, Glen Strathfarrar, Scottish Highlands. Scotland. October

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) adult and chick in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp. Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree (Rhizophora sp.). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Tench (Tinca tinca) during spawning period amongst European watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Sion, Valais canton, southwestern Switzerland

Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) one of largest flowers in the world. Blooming in Papillote Garden, Dominica, West Indies

Termite hill and acacia tree, Shaba National Reserve, North Kenya

Euphorbia tree near Solio escarpment, Laikipia County, Kenya

Caralluma socotrana in blossom, near lake Magadi, Kenya

Palmers globemallow (Sphaeralcea palmeri) and view towards Toro Islet and Guadalupe Island, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, September

Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in garden Cheshire, UK, June

RF - Rogie Falls and autumn woodland with Common oak or Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur). Caledonian forest, Reilig Glen, Scottish Highlands. Scotland. October

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree to drift away and establish a new tree. Bahamas

Queen conch (Aliger gigas) in a seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) meadow, Bahamas

Dune pansies / Seaside pansies (Viola tricolor curtisii) flowering on coastal sand dunes, Merthyr Mawr Warren NNR, Glamorgan, Wales, UK, September

Giant Cordon cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis) on Incahuasi Island in Salar de Uyuni salt flats, Bolivia. March

English oak tree (Quercus robur) under stars of the Milk Way, Brecon Beacons National Park, International Dark Sky Preserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Madonna sun orchid (Thelymitra silena). Tasmania, Australia. October

Gunns tree orchid (Sarcochilus australis). Tasmania, Australia. November

Honeybush (Richea scoparia). Tasmania, Australia. December

Chamomile sunray (Rhodanthe anthemoides). Tasmania, Australia. January

Southern storksbill (Pelargonium australe). Tasmania, Australia. December

Mountain needlebush (Hakea lissosperma). Tasmania, Australia. November

Bordered patch butterfly (Chlosyne lacinia) on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). Hill Country, Texas, USA

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Magnoliopsida, also known as the flowering plants, encompass a wide array of stunning botanical wonders found across the globe. From the serene waters of Lake Ain in the French Alps to the enchanting forests of Gloucestershire, these captivating plants never fail to mesmerize. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty as you witness a water lily gracefully blooming underwater in Lake Ain during a balmy June day. Its delicate petals and vibrant colors create an ethereal sight that transports you to a tranquil oasis nestled amidst majestic mountains. Venturing deeper into lakeside realms reveals an underwater world adorned with Nymphaea alba flowers. These exquisite waterlilies have opened beneath the surface, their elegance enhanced by rays of sunlight filtering through crystal-clear waters. The juxtaposition between their submerged existence and their breathtaking blooms is truly awe-inspiring. In Castellucio di Norcia, poppies and cornflowers paint fields with vivid hues, creating a tapestry that celebrates nature's artistic prowess. As these vibrant blossoms sway gently in the breeze against picturesque backdrops, they evoke feelings of joy and serenity. As winter blankets Buckinghamshire with snowflakes, solitary snowdrops emerge like beacons of hope. Their pristine white petals pierce through icy landscapes, symbolizing resilience and renewal even amidst harsh conditions. Eype Down comes alive with carpets of bluebells dancing harmoniously beneath Colmers Hill's watchful gaze. This idyllic scene showcases Mother Nature at her finest – an explosion of color against rolling hills that evokes both tranquility and wonder. The Peak District National Park unveils its secret treasure: Devil's-bit scabious standing tall amid September's golden light. These striking purple flowers attract butterflies while adding splashes of vibrancy to Derbyshire's rugged terrain. Hartland Quay offers not only breathtaking coastal views but also sea pinks or thrift adorning cliff tops.