Spermatophytina Collection (#9)

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

Common spotted orchid and Southern marsh orchid hybrid (Dactyloriza x grandis) in flower. Leicestershire, England, UK. Focus stacked

Common oak (Quercus robur), Sessile oak (Quercus petraea) and hybrid oak in ancient woodland, trees and stones covered in moss. Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, UK. November 2020

Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top at sunset. Hartland Quay, Devon, England, UK. May 2019

Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). Volehouse Moor Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve, England, UK. June

Banyan fig tree (Ficus benjamina), one single individual tree, Banyan garden protected forest, Kenting National Park, Taiwan

Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) and lupins (Lupinus sp.), Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA. April

Borage (Borago officinalis) watercolour illustration

Iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower and seed pod illustration

Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) hunting in seagrass bed. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) hunting amongst fish in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view from below

Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) bed, sun rays shining through water. A patch of seagrass bed in the Mediterranean sea is considered to be the oldest living organism on earth. Spain. June

Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view towards sky. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina) seagrass. Studland Bay, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel, North East Atlantic Ocean

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) flowering in Sonoran Desert. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Desert lily (Hesperocallis undulata). Lower Colorado Desert, Northern Baja, Mexico

Coastal century (Agave shawii), Baja elephant tree (Pachycormus discolor) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) in Sonoran Desert. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) in Sonoran Desert, rainbow in background. Catavina, Valle de los Cirios Reserve, Baja California, Mexico

Rhaetian poppy (Papaver rhaeticum) above lake in Dolomites at 2200m. Valparola Pass, near Cortina, Belluno, Italy. July 2016

Mountain primrose (Primula villosa) in rock crevice at 2300m in elevation, mountains in background. North Tyrol, Austrian. June

Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) feeding on Beach Almond (Terminalia catappa) Lockhart River Foreshore, Lockhart River, Cape York Peninsula, Australia

Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) feeding from Heliconia flower (Heliconia champneiana) La Selva Field Station, Costa Rica

Lemon shark juvenile (Negaprion brevirostris) trying to feed on the leaves of a red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). As pups, the sharks have to learn to hunt for themselves and sometimes make mistakes

Welsh poppies (Papaver cambricum) and Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) agianst white background, Mull, Scotland

Pollarded limes trees (Tilia cordata)covered in moss and ivy, Pierrefitte, France, September

Liquidambar / Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) tree leaf changing to autumn colour, France

Borage (Borago officinalis) in flower with white background, Brechin, Scotland, UK, June

Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals ( including Goniopora sp.; Heliopora sp; Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree: (Rhizophora mangle)

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"Spermatophytina: A Journey Through Nature's Beauty" Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature with the breathtaking water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower, gracefully blooming underwater in a picturesque lake in Ain, Alps, France. In June, witness the mesmerizing underwater view of these delicate water lilies as they dance beneath the surface. Marvel at the enchanting sight of a fully opened water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower submerged in a tranquil lake. This captivating scene captures the essence of nature's wonders and showcases its ability to create stunning masterpieces even beneath the water's surface. Venture into Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK, where ancient beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall and majestic. These magnificent giants have witnessed centuries pass by and hold secrets untold within their sturdy trunks. Experience an explosion of vibrant colors as poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) bloom near Castellucio di Norcia. The fields come alive with these wildflowers' vivid hues, creating a spectacle that is both awe-inspiring and uplifting. In Buckinghamshire, England during February, discover a delicate snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) single flower emerging from beneath layers of snow. Its resilience serves as a reminder that even amidst harsh conditions, life finds a way to flourish. Witness nature's reflection upon Loch Maree at sunrise as Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) mirror their magnificence on still waters. With Slioch standing proudly in the background, this ethereal scene evokes tranquility and harmony between land and sky. Eype Down comes alive with carpets of bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), painting the landscape with shades of purple against Colmers Hill's silhouette.