Spermatophyte Collection (#43)

Lupins growing in front of the Vatnajoekull or Vatna Gladier, Hoefn, eastern Iceland, Iceland, Europe

Golden Root, Rose Root or Roseroot -Sedum rosea-, Blue Lagoon, Reykjanes Peninsula, South Iceland, Iceland, Europe

Heath fritillary -Mellicta athalia- on a Hoary Plaintain -Plantago media-

Lotus flower -Nelumbo-

Lotus -Nelumbo-

Hairy Alpenrose -Rhododendron hirsutum-, Karwendel mountains, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Buttercups -Ranunculus acris- and Meadow Cranesbill -Geranium pratense- at a torrent, Joekulsargljufur National Park, Iceland, Europe

Meadow Cranesbill -Geranium pratense-, Buoir or Faskruosfjoerour, Snaefellsnes, Snaefellsness, Iceland, Europe

Dandelion clock, blowball -Taraxacum-, Buoir or Faskruosfjoerour, Snaefellsnes, Snaefellsness, Iceland, Europe

Fireweed or Great Willow-herb -Chamerion angustifolium-, national flower of Alaska, USA, North America

Globe Thistle -Echinops ritro-, Lycia, Turkey, Asia Minor

Chamomile -Matricaria chamomilla-, Europe

Himalayan Balsam -Impatiens glandulifera-, single flower, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Little boy blowing dandelion clocks, Hohnstorf, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Mallow -Malva-

Spurge -Euphorbia sp. -, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, PublicGround
Spurge -Euphorbia sp.-, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, PublicGround

Pink water lilly, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

Cotoneaster -Cotoneaster sp. -, with the first frost on leaves and berries, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Cotoneaster -Cotoneaster sp.-, with the first frost on leaves and berries, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hornbeam -Carpinus betulus-, first frost, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Black alder, European alder -Alnus glutinosa- covered with hoarfrost, Swabian Alps, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Lupines -Lupinus- on the Waimakariri River, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania

Lupines -Lupinus-, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania - IMPORTANT Non-exclusive usage, retail calendar, Jan 1, 2016 - Dec

Lighthouse at Waipapa Point with clouds at back, Hawkweed -Hieracium- at front, Otara, Fortrose, Southland, New Zealand, Oceania

Lupine field, lupines -Lupinus sp. -, Lake Tekapo, Fairlie, South Island, New Zealand
Lupine field, lupines -Lupinus sp.-, Lake Tekapo, Fairlie, South Island, New Zealand

Dog rose -Rosa canina-, leaves with first hoar frost, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Eucalyptus trees, also gum trees -Eucalyptus-, Uganda, Africa

Wild Orchid flower -Odontoglossum sp. -, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America
Wild Orchid flower -Odontoglossum sp.-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Tropical Clamshell Orchid -Epidendrum cochleatum- with shell-shaped lip, in habitat, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Snowdrops -Galanthus nivalis-, Germany, Europe

Common Hepatica, liverwort -Hepatica nobilis-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Green hellebore -Helleborus viridis-, rare, Niederalfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Balsamiferous spurge -Euphorbis balsmifera-, Alajero, La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Spurge -Euphorbia berthelotii-, La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Grape Hyacinth -Muscari sp. -, in a garden in Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Grape Hyacinth -Muscari sp.-, in a garden in Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Fumewort -Corydalis bulbosa-, inflorescence, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Dwarf iris -Iris pumila-, variety with blue blossoms, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Dwarf iris -Iris pumila-, variety with yellow blossoms, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Yellow flower of the Marsh Marigold -Caltha palustris-

Echeveria species -Echeveria minima-, succulent plant with hairy leaves

Bumblebee -Bombus sp. -, feeding on a Dandelion flower -Taraxacum sp. -, detail view
Bumblebee -Bombus sp.-, feeding on a Dandelion flower -Taraxacum sp.-, detail view

Poppy flower -Papaver sp. - on Mainau Island in Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Poppy flower -Papaver sp.- on Mainau Island in Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Emerging poppy bud -Papaver sp. -, Mainau Island, Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Emerging poppy bud -Papaver sp.-, Mainau Island, Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Early spider orchid -Ophrys sphegodes-, blossoms, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Pink tulips -Tulipa-

Echeveria -Echeveria minima-, succulent plant with hairy leaves, in a rock garden

Flowering Dandelion -Taraxacum officinale-

Rose -Rosa- covered with beads of dew

Dandelion -Taraxacum sp. - clocks, withered, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Dandelion -Taraxacum sp.- clocks, withered, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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"Spermatophytes: A Glimpse into Nature's Diverse Beauty" Delicate and serene, the water lily (Nymphaea alba) blooms underwater in a picturesque lake in the Ain region of the French Alps, captivating all who behold its ethereal beauty. (Photo: June) Witnessing the enchantment of a fully opened water lily (Nymphaea alba) beneath the surface of a pristine lake in France's Alps is like stepping into an aquatic wonderland. (Photo: June) Standing tall as ancient guardians, majestic beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) grace Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK, their presence evoking a sense of timelessness and tranquility. Dive into an underwater spectacle where vibrant white waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) dance gracefully amidst crystal-clear waters in a breathtaking Alpine lake landscape. (Photo: June) Castellucio di Norcia comes alive with nature's own masterpiece as poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) paint fields with hues that rival even the most vivid dreams. Amidst Buckinghamshire's snowy embrace, a solitary snowdrop flower emerges delicately from its wintry slumber—a symbol of hope and resilience against nature's icy grip. (Photo: February) As dawn breaks over Loch Maree, Scots pine trees' reflection on its calm surface creates an awe-inspiring scene while Slioch mountain stands proudly in the background—a true Scottish marvel. The enchanting bluebells' carpet-like display adorns Eype Down with Colmers Hill providing an idyllic backdrop—an invitation to immerse oneself within this natural symphony of colors.