Vascular Plant Collection (#38)

Eugenias Violet (Viola eugeniaea) in flower, blue form, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May 2010

Cotopaxi volcano at sunrise with the Flower of the Andes (Chuquiraga jussieui) Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Honey bee (Apis melifera) flying to Flax (Linum usitatissimum) flowers, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, May

Snow scene from Lower Brcokhampton, with Sessile Oak (Quercus petrea) track and farm gate, Herefordshire, England, UK, December

Trumpet / Stemless Gentian (Gentiana acaulis) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Carthusian Pink flower (Dianthus carthusianorum) detail of two stigmas, Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Round-headed Rampion (Phyteuma orbiculare) detail with out of focus Golden Hawk s?beard (Crepis aurea) in the background. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Abstract of Golden Hawk s?beard (Crepis aurea) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Astrantia (Astrantia major), Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Teasel seedhead (Dipsacus fullonum) silhouetted at sunset. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seedhead, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, August

Viscid primrose (Primula latitolia) flowering in snow. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, July

Meadow cranesbill (Geranium pratense) flower, backlit at sunset. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, August

Sheep s-bit (Jasione montana) Devon, UK. June

Devil s-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis) growing in calcareous grassland. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Badger (Meles meles) sub-adult badger among some ragwort, Derbyshire, England, UK, July. Highly commended in the Habitat category of the BWPA competition 2014

Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) male standing among bluebells during spring in woodland on shooting estate, southern England, UK, April

Long exposure with panning of field of wild flowers in traditional hay meadow. Colours coming from Red clover (Trifolium pratense) and Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) Muston Meadows NNR

RF - Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) close-up. Lanhydrock woodland, Cornwall, UK. May

Ling Heather (Calluna vulgaris) with sun setting behind, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Sticky primrose (Primula glutinosa) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

RF - Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May

RF- Orange Tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female resting on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). North Devon, UK. April

Red-hot poker flowers (Kniphofia) close up, cultivated plant

Goatsbeard (Tragopogon pratensis) seedhead at sunset, England, UK, July

Golden hawk s-beard (Crepis aurea) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, July

Dahlia Sunny boy flower in summer border

Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) flowering on cliff tops, Bedruthan Steps, near Newquay, north Cornwall, UK. April 2017

Bamboo (Phylostachys aureosulcata) occurs in the Zhejiang Province of China. Utrecht University Botanic Gardens, the Netherlands, May

Orange coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida). Occurs in North America. TU Delft Botanical Garden, Netherlands, August

Globeflowers (Trollius), Lauterbrunnen Valley, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, June 2012

Yellow tulip (Tulipa australis) in flower, above Piano Grande, Sibillini, Appennines, Umbria, Italy, May 2011

Sunflower (Helianthus annus) Valensole Plateau, Alpes Haute Provence, France, June

Green-veined White butterfly egg (Pieris napi) above, Orange-tip butterfly egg (Anthocharis)
Green-veined White butterfly egg (Pieris napi) above, Orange-tip butterfly egg (Anthocharis cardamines) below, on Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Sussex, UK. June

RF- Abstract of Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) among beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in West Woods, near Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK, May 2013

View up thorugh Licuala Fan palms (Licuala ramsayi) Licuala State Forest, Mission Beach, Queensland, Australia, December

RF- Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata), Hallerbos, Belgium. April

Trumpet / Stemless Gentian flower (Gentiana acaulis) looking down the middle of the flower, showing five-fold symmetry. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) backlit in evening light, Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall, UK. June 2015

Orchid (Arachnis flosaeris) in flower, hotel garden, Ranomafana, Madagascar, Africa. Non native species originally from Indonesia

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) in flower, growing near the military cemetry, Bolsena, Italy. Taken with fisheye lens

RF- Mexican treefrog 1+Smilisca baudinii+2 on Spanish moss. Texas, USA

Looking up through the canopy of Fan Palms (Licuala ramsayi) in rainforest, Daintree National Park, North Queensland, Australia

Licuala fan palm (Licuala ramsayi), Daintree National Park, Queensland, Australia

European beechwood, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

RF- Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) flowering in woodland, Cornwall, England, UK, May

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"Exploring the Beauty of Vascular Plants: From Underwater Water Lilies to Autumnal Silver Birch" Delicate and serene, a water lily (Nymphaea alba) flower gracefully blooms underwater in the crystal-clear lake of Ain, nestled amidst the breathtaking Alps of France. (June) Witness nature's enchantment as a waterlily (Nymphaea alba) unfurls its petals beneath the shimmering surface of a tranquil lake in the majestic Alps of Ain, France. (June) Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK unveils an ancient wonder - towering beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), their branches reaching towards the heavens with timeless elegance. Dive into an ethereal world below as you gaze upon a mesmerizing underwater view adorned by delicate waterlilies (Nymphaea alba), dancing effortlessly in harmony within a picturesque lake surrounded by the awe-inspiring Alps of Ain, France. Castellucio di Norcia comes alive with vibrant hues as poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) paint the landscape with their radiant presence. Amidst Buckinghamshire's snowy embrace, a solitary snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) emerges from its wintry slumber, showcasing resilience and beauty against all odds during February. Loch Maree awakens at sunrise to reveal nature's masterpiece – Scots pine trees' reflection mirrored on its calm waters while Slioch stands tall in majestic splendor. Colmers Hill witnesses an enchanting spectacle as bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) carpet Eype Down with their delicate blooms while providing an idyllic backdrop for this captivating scene. In Derbyshire's Peak District National Park lies succisa pratensis or Devil's-bit scabious; a wildflower that blooms in September, attracting admiration with its vibrant purple hues.