Spermatophyte Collection (#5)

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), feeding on winterberry (Ilex) fruits in winter, New York, USA, December

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris), male flying in to feed from cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) New York, USA. August

Cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing on Garbh Eilean with the Isle of Lewis behind, Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. June

Ancient Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) amongst flowering Common heather / Ling (Calluna vulgaris). Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Badger (Meles meles) amongst Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Scotland, UK. May

Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) nectaring on Orchid. Costa Rica

Devils hand Tree (Chiranthodendron pentadactylon) flower, Filo de Caballos, Sierra Madre del Sur, southern Mexico, March

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in flower in botanic garden, Vendee, France, July

Nazca booby (Sula granti), pair amongst Prickly pear (Opuntia sp) cacti at coast. Wolf Island, Galapagos. August 2016

Oxlips (Primula eliator) flowering in coppice woodland, a rare and important ancient woodland indicator species, Suffolk, England, UK, April

Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) Roosting on Bluebell flower, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April

Red-collared lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) pair examining hole in Eucalyptus as a potential nesting hollow. Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Aerial view of Giant water lily (Victoria amazonica) leaves in river, i Rurununi savanna, Guyana, South America

Flowers (Trollius sp) Balang Mountain, Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sichuan Province, China

Norfolk Island pine trees (Araucaria heterophylla) near lagoon with Mount Lidgbird and Mount Gower in the background, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Peony (Paeonia officinalis) Mt Vettore, Umbria, Italy, June

Low angle view of Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on a dead Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica). Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Waterwheel plant (Aldrovanda vesiculosa) a carnivorous aquatic plant with Mosquito larva

English Oak (Quercus robur) in arable field with wheat, composite image showing all four seasons, Surrey, England, UK

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California, USA, September 2014

Conifer trees in mist at Alpe de Lerosa, Dolomite Mountains, Belluno Province, Veneto, Italy, September 2015

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes on white background

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) ground flora in autumn, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Birch tree (Betula sp) next to waterfall, Iceland. Runner-Up in the Plants category of the International OasisPhotoContest 2018

Seeds and seedpods of Armenian grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) June

Seedling cone plants (Conophytum subfenestratum), approximately two months after sowing. Focus-stacked image

Living stone plant (Lithops dorotheae) one of the living stones plants, in cultivation. It is in transitional stage, with the old leaves withering and new ones emerging. Native to South Africa

Fork-leaved sundew (Drosera bipinata) carnivorous plant, native to Australia

Weimaraner in front of Rhododendron flowers, Haddam, Connecticut, USA. May

Bichon frise beside Colorado blue columbine (Aquilegia coerulea) flowers. Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA. May

Bichon frise standing on rock amongst Rhododendron flowers. Haddam, Connecticut, USA. May

Blackbird (Turdus merula), male singing whilst perched in Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) tree, near Bath, England, UK. May

Dune and Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) seedling, Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

Elephant (Loxodonta africana), male standing on hind legs to reach acacia pods with Cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) in background. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting on oak tree branch, Elbe, Germany, June

Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) amongst Opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage (Chrysosplenium oppositifolium). Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh. March

School of Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst Water lilies (Nuphar lutea) lit by the suns rays, Lake Bourget, Alps, Savoie, France, June

Leaves of a Ginkgo tree or Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Pollarded European / Common beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) trees covered in snow, Hohneck, Vosges, France, January

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

Tea mangrove (Pelliciera rhizophorae) seed, Pochote Estuary, Costa Rica, Vulnerable species

Northern pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) photographed on Borgles Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, September

Red oak (Quercus rubra) low angle view of trees, New Brunswick, Canada, May

English (Quercus robur) in field with Purple moor-grass (Molinea caerulea) with moon, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, March

Wax flower (Hoya serpens) close up of flowers. Cultivated plant from Himalayas

Blue poppy (Meconopsis horridula) Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve, Qinghai Hoh Xil UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Qinghai Province, China

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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.