Spinosa Collection (#2)

Common caper or Capparis spinosa vintage engraving. Old engraved illustration of caper plant and flower

Small Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia), adult caterpillar feeding on a blackthorn leaf

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Spiny Flathead during night dive Date:

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Blackthorn / Sloe - hedgerow in blossom (Prunus spinosa) Date:

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Green Spiny Love Grass / Ostrich Grass - March during the rainy season (Cladoraphis spinosa) Date:

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Blackthorn / Sloe - ripening fruits (Prunus spinosa) Date:

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Blackthorn / Sloe - hedgerow in blossom (Prunus spinosa) Date:

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Blackthorn / Sloe - hedgerow in blossom (Prunus spinosa) Date:

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Blackthorn / Sloe - hedgerow in blossom (Prunus spinosa) Date:

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Blackthorn / Sloe - flowering hedge landscape in springtime (Prunus spinosa) Date:

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GOATS in Argan Trees - where they feed on olive-like fruits and the leaves (Trees: Argania spinosa) Date:

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Feral Goat - Feeding in tree (Argan Tree: Argania spinosa) Date:

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Goats - Morocco - The Argan trees (Argania spinosa) at the foothills of the Anti-Atlas mountains often are clambered by goats which feed on the olive-like fruits and the leaves Date:

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GOATS in Argan Trees (Argania spinosa) - where they feed on olive-like fruits and the leaves Date:

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Blackthorn blossom, spring (Prunus spinosa) Date:

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Wild Spiny Pear - in flower - spring (Pyrus spinosa) Date:

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Hummocks of spiny knapweed - with stocks (Centaurea spinosa) Date:

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Goat - in Argan trees (Argania spinosa) at the foothills of the Anti-Atlas mountains Date:

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Goat - in Argan trees (Argania spinosa) at the foothills of the Anti-Atlas mountains Date:

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Goat - in Argan trees (Argania spinosa) at the foothills of the Anti-Atlas mountains Date:

Blackthorn or Sloe (Prunus spinosa). Sprigs showing fowers and fruit. Deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe and western Asia. Widespread in British hedgerows

Baruch (Benedict) Spinoza (Spinosa or Despinosa) (1632-1677) Dutch philosopher born in Amsterdam into a Jewish family who had fled Roman Catholic persecution in Portugal

Baruch (Benedict) Spinoza (Spinosa or Despinosa - 1632-1677) Dutch philosopher born in Amsterdam into a Jewish family who had fled Roman Catholic persecution in Portugal

Capparis spinosa, caper
Duchess of Beauforts Hortus Siccus, specimen 133: 67 (Sloane Herbarium)

Sloe or Blackthorn fruits

Sloe or Blackthorn fruits in autumn hedgerow

Sloe and hawthorn berries
Sloe (prunus spinosa) and hawthorn (crataegus monogyna) berries. Dorset, UK September 2011

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Blackthorn blossom. Dorset, UK April 2010

Caper flower and buds
Caper plant (Capparis spinosa) in flower, with an open flower (centre) and several unopened flower buds (green). This is a spiny shrub, native to Mediterranean and Caucasian areas

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Spinosa: A Fascinating World of Nature's Wonders" Delving into the depths of nature, we encounter the mysterious spinosa - a captivating black leech that thrives in watery realms. Amongst the diverse flora, we discover the white flowered caper bush, Capparis spinosa, enchanting us with its delicate beauty and unique fragrance. The sloe tree, Prunus spinosa, mesmerizes with its ethereal white blossoms and later rewards us with clusters of vibrant blue berries - a true feast for both our eyes and taste buds. In remote rainforests stands the vulnerable curly palm, Howea belmoreana; an exquisite sight that reminds us to cherish Earth's precious treasures. Ancient fossils reveal remnants of extinct lamp shells from bygone eras - a glimpse into prehistoric life forms that once roamed our planet. Amidst aquatic landscapes lies Hydrolea spinosa or false fiddleleaf; an intriguing plant boasting spiky leaves and stunning purple flowers that deceive at first glance. Trochetia triflora unveils its majestic presence as it blooms with three resplendent petals in shades ranging from fiery orange to velvety red – truly a marvel to behold. Echoes of lost worlds resonate through time as we uncover remnants of extinct shells – silent witnesses to evolution's ever-changing dance. Crown crab and Indian egera crab reign supreme in their underwater kingdoms; their intricate patterns and graceful movements leave us spellbound by nature's artistry. Towering above forests stands the Panama tree or camoruco, Sterculia apetala – a magnificent giant whose canopy provides shelter for countless creatures beneath its protective branches. The European spider crab, Maja squinado showcases incredible adaptability as it navigates the ocean depths with its intricate web-like body, a true marvel of evolution.