Plantae Collection (#9)

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

Women in ferns or Chain fern (Woodwardia radicans) in the laurel forest of the Anaga Massif Biosphere Reserve. 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

Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) male in partial display perched in Tree fern (Cyatheales) in wet eucalypt forest, Lakes Entrance Rainforest, Victoria, Australia

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

Commuity of mosses predominately red Sphagnum Moss (Sphagnum sp.), with Reindeer Lichen (Cladonia sp.) growing alongside, in blanket bog. Glen Affric, Scotland, UK. October. Focus stacked image

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

Guadalupe cypress trees (Cupressus guadalupensis) surrounded by fog, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, March. Endangered species

Guadalupe cypress (Cupressus guadalupensis), IUCN Redlist Endangered, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, April

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

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree in forest at night, view towards canopy and sky. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California, USA. October 2013

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

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"Exploring the Beauty of Plantae: From Underwater Water Lilies to Autumnal Birch Trees" Delicate and serene, a water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower gracefully blooms underwater in the crystal-clear lake of Ain, nestled amidst the breathtaking Alps. (June) Witness nature's enchantment as a mesmerizing white waterlily (Nymphaea alba) unfurls its petals beneath the tranquil surface of a picturesque lake in France's majestic Alps during June. Stepping into Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK feels like entering an ancient realm where towering beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall, whispering tales from centuries past. Dive into an ethereal world as you gaze through the shimmering waters at a captivating display of underwater waterlilies (Nymphaea alba), their vibrant colors dancing in harmony with nature's rhythm. (Alps, Ain, France - June) A symphony of red poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and delicate cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) paints a stunning tapestry near Castellucio di Norcia—a vibrant celebration of life amidst Italy's scenic landscapes. Amidst Buckinghamshire's winter wonderland lies a solitary snowdrop flower (Galanthus Sp. ), delicately emerging from its snowy blanket—an exquisite symbol of resilience and hope for brighter days ahead. At sunrise on Loch Maree, Scotland reveals its poetic beauty—majestic Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) mirrored upon calm waters while Slioch mountain stands tall against the golden sky. As spring awakens on Eype Down, England is adorned with carpets of bluebells' enchanting hues—nature's masterpiece framed by Colmers Hill standing proudly in the background.