Root Collection (page 6)

Ferry at Puente Real, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Ferry at Puente Real, between 1880 and 1897

Interior of cave, El Abra, Mexico, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Interior of cave, El Abra, Mexico, between 1880 and 1897

Study of a Tree Stump, 1843-1847. Creator: Wilhelm Peter Carl Petersen
Study of a Tree Stump, 1843-1847

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

A Wooded Lane near Ross, 1803. Creator: Cornelius Varley
A Wooded Lane near Ross, 1803

Sheep, Cows, and Herdsman by Uprooted Tree, 1802/1856. Creator: Frederick Nash
Sheep, Cows, and Herdsman by Uprooted Tree, 1802/1856

Nature Print of Moonwort and Adder's Tongue Ferns, plate 51 from The Ferns of Great Britain and Ireland, 1855. A. Botrychium Lunaria. B. Ophioglossum vulgatum. C. O. lusitanicum

White monkey, 1937. Creator: Zhang Shanzi
White monkey, 1937

Landscape with Large Trees, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1802. Creator: Richard Cooper
Landscape with Large Trees, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1802, published 1803

Delaware Water Gap, 1830. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Delaware Water Gap, 1830

Vignette:Amaryllis, 1908/09. Creator: Edvard Munch
Vignette:Amaryllis, 1908/09

Cross section illustration showing tooth decay
Anatomy, Bacterium, Biomedical Illustration, Blood Supply, Close-Up, Cross Section, Decay, Dental Hygiene, Enamel, Full Length, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Bone, Human Jaw Bone, Human Teeth

Cross section illustration showing tooth decay
Anatomy, Bacterium, Biomedical Illustration, Blood Supply, Close-Up, Cross Section, Decay, Dental Hygiene, Enamel, Full Length, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Bone, Human Jaw Bone, Human Teeth

New life
Tiger Seo

Dolomites - Peitlerkofel Sunrise
Jean Claude Castor

Tree Hug
A unique photo of tree roots from a low angle

1000 year old grove of Banyan fig trees (Ficus benghalensis) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May 2017

English oak tree (Quercus robur) trunk in winter, Hampstead Heath, London, February

Bog Plants, Wildflowers, and Water Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Bog Plants, Wildflowers, and Water Plants: Plate 17

Wildflower and Medicinal Herbal Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Wildflowers, Medicinal and Herbal Plants: Plate 31

Over and under water photograph of a mangrove tree in clear tropical waters with blue sky in background near Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas

Landscape in Savoy, (c1800s). Creator: Louis Belanger
Landscape in Savoy, (c1800s)

The Hamatsa-Nakoaktok, 1910, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Hamatsa-Nakoaktok, 1910, c1910. Half-length portrait of Nakoaktok man, facing left, wearing cedar root ceremonial loop

View Taken in the Woods, Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
View Taken in the Woods, Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

View Taken in the Forests of Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels
View Taken in the Forests of Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

California, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, uprooted Giant Redwood
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Florida, Sanibel Island, Driftwood on shore

Roots on a banyan tree

Human shadow over sprawling roots on a banyan tree

Banyan tree with it's full reflection over the water

Sprawling roots on a banyan tree

Close up of texture on a tree

Tree in swamp with thick roots

Ensete Ventricosum (w/c over pencil on paper)
XYC146392 Ensete Ventricosum (w/c over pencil on paper) by Balugani, Luigi (1737-70); 31x24.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Uprooting
David Senechal Photographie (polydactyle)

Houston, Texas, USA downtown city skyline over Root Square

Scenic landscape with stump and roots on the top of the hill at autumn evening in Lapland, Finland

Autumn landscape and dramatic sky. Trees and meadow field under cloudy sky

Abstract nature view of mangrove roots. Closeup of tropical tree

Houston, Texas, USA downtown park and skyline at twilight

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA baren landscape at the Great Salt Lake

Thailand - Krabi province, mangrove forest in Tha Pom Khlong Song Nam National Park

Thailand - mangrove forest in Tha Pom Khlong Song Nam National Park

Thailand - mangrove forest, coastline Phang Nga Bay

Thailand - Krabi province, mangrove forest, coastline Phang Nga Bay

Tree root patterns in the snow - Pisgah National Forest - near Brevard, North Carolina, USA Tree root patterns in the snow - Pisgah National Forest - near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Tree root patterns - Pisgah National Forest - near Brevard, North Carolina, USA Tree root patterns - Pisgah National Forest - near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) with submerged roots in aquarium

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"Exploring the Depths of Roots: From Yggdrasil to Ghost Orchids" Delve into the intricate world of roots, where ancient myths and scientific wonders intertwine. Just like Yggdrasil, the mythical Tree of Life in Norse mythology, roots hold secrets that connect us to nature's essence. Leonardo da Vinci's skull anatomy sketches reveal how roots anchor our existence, mirroring their resilience and strength. Much like the branches of Yggdrasil reaching towards the heavens, roots delve deep into the earth, providing stability and nourishment. Victorian botanical illustrations showcase both beauty and danger within root systems. Poisonous mushrooms lurk beneath forest floors while herbs and spices add flavor to our lives. These delicate yet potent plants remind us of nature's duality. The ethereal Ghost Orchid, immortalized by Susan Orleans' words, emerges from hidden recesses with its ghostly allure. Like this rare flower clinging onto trees for survival, some roots find support in unexpected places. Thai cuisine tantalizes taste buds with a symphony of flavors derived from various root-based spices. In Thailand's vibrant culture lies a fusion that celebrates Southeast Asian culinary traditions rooted deeply in history. Teeth tell tales not only about age but also about our dietary choices—a reminder that even humans rely on strong dental foundations just as plants depend on sturdy root systems for growth. Victorian botanical illustrations unmask poisonous and toxic plants lurking amidst enchanting blooms—an important lesson on discernment when exploring nature's offerings. Unraveling plant anatomy through Victorian illustrations reveals an intricate network below ground level—roots branching out like veins carrying life-sustaining nutrients throughout every fiber of existence. Medicinal and herbal plants have long been treasured for their healing properties; Victorian botanical art captures their essence beautifully. Rooted in tradition, these remedies continue to offer solace in modern times. Ta Prohm temple at Angkor Wat stands as a testament to the power of nature's roots.