Vascular Plant Collection (#41)

Beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Wiltshire, UK, September

Rose (Rosa sp) flowers, close up of many different colored Roses, North America and Europe

Trichomanes radicans. The European bristle fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Asplenium fontanum. B. Asplenium lanceolatum. The smooth rock spleenwort, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Polypodium Phegopteris. The mountain polypody, or Beech fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Athyrium Filix-foemina crispum. B. Athyrium Filix-foemina depaperatum. C. Athyrium Filix-foemina dissectum. The lady fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator)

Asplenium viride. The green spleenwort, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Polypodium Dryopteris. The smooth three-branched polypody, or Oak fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea dilatata ChanteriaŠ. The broad prickly-toothed buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Athyrium Filix-foemina rhaŠticum. B. A. Filix-foemina latifolium. C. A. Filix-foemina marinum. The lady fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Scolopendrium vulgare. The common harts-tongue fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Polystichum angulare. B. P. angulare hastulatum. C. P. angulare irregulare. D. P. angulare biserratum. E. P. angulare imbricatum

A. Asplenium Ruta-muraria. B. A. germanicum. C. A. septentrionale. The wall rue, or spleenwort. The alternate-leaved spleenwort

Lastrea cristata uliginosa. The crested buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Allosorus crispus. The mountain parsley fern, or Rock brakes, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Lastrea Filix-mas pumila. B. L. Filix-mas paleacea, The male fern, or Common buckler fern. Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), Illustrator. ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Athyrium Filix-foemina. The lady fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A-B. Asplenium Adiantum-nigrum. C-D. A. Adiantum-nigrum obtusum. The black maidenhair spleenwort, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Polypodium vulgare cambricum. B. P. vulgare crenatum. The common polypody, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

Lastrea Thelypteris. The marsh, or Female buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

A. Lastrea Filix-mas cristata. B. L. Filix-mas polydactyla. The male fern, or Common buckler fern, Bradbury, Henry Riley (1821-1887), (Illustrator), 1857, ferns of Great Britain and Ireland

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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.