Mosses Collection (#5)

Ancient boreal coniferous forest, interior with moss covered rocks and ferns on forest floor, Vastergotland, Sweden

Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa) and violets, flowering, growing in Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Common Frog (Rana temporaria) adult male, sitting on moss beside montane stream, Italy, April

Genera of Mosses C017 / 3508
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing genera of mosses including: byssi, confervae, tremellae, usneae, coralloides, lichenoides, mnium and sphagnum

Assorted Fossils C017 / 3482
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of assorted fossils including trees, plants, mosses, corals, and fishes teeth

Mossy buttress roots of a beech tree C013 / 9919
Mossy buttress roots of a beech tree. Mosses are small plants without roots or water-conducting stems. They typically grow in dense mats on damp trees, rocks or soil

Granite wall C013 / 9911
Granite wall. Ancient wall made from blocks of granite, with ferns, moss and lichens growing on the stones. This section is part of the wall enclosing Whiddon Deer Park

Moss spore capsule SEM C013 / 5124
Moss spore capsule. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the opening mouth of a capsule (spore case) of moss

Leaf of Sphagnum moss
Light micrograph of the leaf of the bog moss, Sphagnum sp.. A continuous network of true cells (green) surrounds numerous wide, partitioned chambers (white)

Moss and Liverwort detail on log in montane forest near Mt Hagen Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Mossy Carpet
SPH-2082 Mossy Carpet Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. Contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0)20 8318 1401

Wall Screw-moss (Tortula muralis) frost covered spore capsules, growing on concrete wall, Powys, Wales, January

Poland ROG 9037 Mass of Ramsons in Bialowieza Naional Park, old Forest area. © Bob Gibbons / ardea. com
ROG-9037 POLAND - Ramsons / wild Garlic in flower in old forest Bialowieza Forest, National Park. Poland UNESCO World Heritage site Mass of Ramsons Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Beech Tree - fallen leaves & Mast
ROG-8792 Beech Tree - Fallen leaves & Mast Fagus sylvatica ebernoe Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Marsh Clubmoss ROG 4667 Lycopodiella innundata © Bob Gibbons / ardea. com
ROG-4667 Marsh Clubmoss Lycopodiella innundata Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Spanish Moss
JLM-3672 SPANISH MOSS John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Spanish Moss - on trees
JLM-6592 Spanish MOSS - on tree Tillandsia usneoides John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Sphagnum Moss - Close up of specimen growing in a bog, Dorset, England, UK
DK-140 Sphagnum Moss - Close up of specimen growing in a bog Dorset, England, UK Sphagnum spp David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Moss covered boulders and stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp. ) trees in moorland high altitude copse habitat
Moss covered boulders and stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp.) trees in moorland high altitude copse habitat, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, january

Juniper-leaved Hair Moss (Polytrichum juniperinum) male plants with archegonia, Exmoor N. P. Somerset, England, march
Juniper-leaved Hair Moss (Polytrichum juniperinum) male plants with archegonia, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, march

Ferns and mosses growing on ancient granite wall, enclosing 16th century deer park, Whiddon Deer Park, Teign Valley, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, january

Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp. ) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat
Ancient stunted Common Oak (Quercus sp.) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat, Black-a-Tor Copse National Nature Reserve, West Okement River Valley, Dartmoor N.P

Scarlet Elf Cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca) fruiting bodies, growing from moss covered dead wood, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, february

Mossy boulders, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Moss growing on fallen tree trunk in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Hair Moss (Polytrichum sp. ) understory in Birch (Betula sp. ) scrub woodland on former coal mine site
Hair Moss (Polytrichum sp.) understory in Birch (Betula sp.) scrub woodland on former coal mine site, Hesledon Moor West (South Hetton), County Durham, England, july

Spring and source of stream with mossy boulders in old beech and sycamore woodland on limestone, Triglav N. P
Spring and source of stream with mossy boulders in old beech and sycamore woodland on limestone, Triglav N.P. Julian Alps, Slovenia, june

Moss covered drystone wall in ancient woodland habitat, Wood of Cree RSPB Reserve, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, may

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult, sheltering under discarded terracotta flowerpot in garden, Leicestershire, England, june

Moss covered tree trunk with fallen leaves beside path in ancient woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata) close-up of coppiced stool with moss, in coppice woodland reserve, Bradfield Woods N.N.R. Bradfield St. George, Suffolk, England, november

Earthfan (Thelephora penicillata) fruiting bodies, growing amongst moss in old woodland, Wiltshire, England, september

Moss covered trees in old growth temperate rainforest habitat, Tillamook, Oregon, U. S. A. july
Moss covered trees in old growth temperate rainforest habitat, Tillamook, Oregon, U.S.A. july

Bitter Bolete (Tylopilus felleus) fruiting body, growing amongst moss at base of oak tree, Langley Wood National Nature Reserve, Wiltshire, England, september

Fallen and decaying tree trunk in woodland, with moss and fallen leaves, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Greater Matted Thread-moss (Bryum capillare) with fruiting capsules, growing on rocks in shady woodland, England, april

Common Feather-moss (Eurhynchium praelongum) growing on tree trunk in shady woodland, England, april

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) close-up of fallen leaf on moss covered stump, Powys, Wales, october

Damp and mossy deciduous woodland habitat, Monks Dale, Derbyshire Dales N. N. R. White Peak, Peak District N. P
Damp and mossy deciduous woodland habitat, Monks Dale, Derbyshire Dales N.N.R. White Peak, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, september

Maiden Hair Moss (Polytrichum commune) fruiting capsules, growing in peat bog, Derbyshire, England, april

Houseleek (Sempervivum sp. ) and mosses growing on house roof, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, England, april
Houseleek (Sempervivum sp.) and mosses growing on house roof, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire, England, april

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic ferns, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Moss covered boulders in misty oak woodland, Barrator Reservoir, Dartmoor N. P. Devon, England
Moss covered boulders in misty oak woodland, Barrator Reservoir, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Stunted oak trees with epiphytic moss, with moss covered boulders in understory of moorland copse, Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Ancient Oak (Quercus sp. ) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat, Black-a-Tor
Ancient Oak (Quercus sp.) trees growing amongst moss covered boulders in moorland copse habitat, Black-a-Tor, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, december

View over moss covered drystone wall towards fell with low clouds, looking towards Howgill Fells, Firbank, Cumbria, England, january

Bumblebee (Bombus sp. ) nest, made from moss, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june
Bumblebee (Bombus sp.) nest, made from moss, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale) adult, camouflaged on moss, North Vietnam

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"Mosses: Nature's Green Carpet in Various Landscapes" From the cascading rainforests of New Zealand to the rugged terrain of Iceland, mosses thrive in diverse environments. In the Oparara Basin of New Zealand's Karamea region, a small waterfall creates a picturesque scene as it meanders through lush moss- and lichen-covered temperate rainforest. The crack in Earth's crust where tectonic plates join in Iceland provides an unexpected home for these resilient plants. In Grazalema National Park, Andalucia, Spain, lichens and mosses cling to tree stems, adding a touch of enchantment to the landscape. Wistmans Wood in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, UK showcases old oaks standing tall amidst a rocky understory covered with velvety green mosses. Moving towards Germany's Bavarian Forest National Park reveals another stunning sight - a mountain stream flowing through primeval forest adorned with rocks blanketed by vibrant green mosses. This serene setting captures nature at its finest. Even urban areas have their own encounters with these fascinating organisms. A Bengal cat perched on a tree branch finds itself surrounded by soft cushions of moss while exploring its surroundings. It also find their way into unexpected places like granite drystone walls at Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve in Deeside or even microscopic worlds captured by scanning electron micrographs from Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, UK. Here we see tardigrades coexisting amongst delicate strands of moss. Lastly, let us not forget the Tiger leg monkey frog portrait or the intricate details found within a Moss capsule SEM image – both showcasing different aspects of nature's wonders. Whether they are adorning ancient trees or covering boulders along mountain brooks, mosses bring beauty and tranquility wherever they grow. These humble yet captivating plants remind us that even within our busy lives there is always room for a touch of green serenity.