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Background imageAchene Collection: Brachylaena ramiflora plant with flower, leaf and Achene

Brachylaena ramiflora plant with flower, leaf and Achene
DGA1259815 Brachylaena ramiflora plant with flower, leaf and Achene; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brachylaena ramiflora plant with flower, leaf and Achene)

Background imageAchene Collection: Shamel Ash or Tropical Ash (Fraxinus uhdei), plant wit flower, foliage and achene

Shamel Ash or Tropical Ash (Fraxinus uhdei), plant wit flower, foliage and achene
DGA1259844 Shamel Ash or Tropical Ash (Fraxinus uhdei), plant wit flower, foliage and achene; Private Collection; (add.info.: Botany - Trees - Oleaceae - Shamel Ash or Tropical Ash (Fraxinus uhdei)

Background imageAchene Collection: Plant with flowers, leaves and achene

Plant with flowers, leaves and achene
DGA1259824 Plant with flowers, leaves and achene; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plant with flowers, leaves and achene, illustration); Photo © NPL - DeA Picture Library

Background imageAchene Collection: Fragility

Fragility
Thierry Dufour

Background imageAchene Collection: Light trap

Light trap
Thierry Dufour

Background imageAchene Collection: Clematis seed heads (Clematis tangutica)

Clematis seed heads (Clematis tangutica)
Seed heads of clematis (Clematis tangutica). The achenes each develop long white plumed styles

Background imageAchene Collection: Shamel Ash or Tropical Ash (Fraxinus uhdei)

Shamel Ash or Tropical Ash (Fraxinus uhdei)
Botany - Trees - Oleaceae - Shamel Ash or Tropical Ash (Fraxinus uhdei), plant wit flower, foliage and achene, illustration

Background imageAchene Collection: Picture No. 10896463

Picture No. 10896463
Elm - Achene (Ulmus sp) Date:

Background imageAchene Collection: Brachylaena ramiflora plant with flower, leaf and Achene, illustration

Brachylaena ramiflora plant with flower, leaf and Achene, illustration Biology: Botany, Plants

Background imageAchene Collection: Plant with flowers, leaves and achene, illustration

Plant with flowers, leaves and achene, illustration Biology: Botany, Plants

Background imageAchene Collection: Greater burdock seeds, light micrograph C014 / 4728

Greater burdock seeds, light micrograph C014 / 4728
Greater burdock (Arctium lappa) seeds. Light micrograph of two fruits (achenes) from a greater burdock plant. Magnification: x7.5 when printed 10 cm wide

Background imageAchene Collection: White dryas seeds, light micrograph C014 / 4733

White dryas seeds, light micrograph C014 / 4733
White dryas (Dryas octopetala) seeds. Light micrograph of two fruits (achenes) from a white dryas plant. Magnification: x7.5 when printed 10 cm wide

Background imageAchene Collection: Surface of strawberry fruit

Surface of strawberry fruit
Strawberry. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a strawberry. The flesh of the strawberry (Fragaria sp. ) is here coloured red

Background imageAchene Collection: Row of grains

Row of grains and seeds. From left: brown rice, barley couscous (a food made from barley), buckwheat seeds, millet and oat flakes

Background imageAchene Collection: Organic dry foods

Organic dry foods. These are: left, buckwheat seeds, top, brown rice and right, millet. Millet and rice are true cereal grains while buckwheat seeds are the fruits of a herbaceous plant

Background imageAchene Collection: Packets of seeds and grains

Packets of seeds and grains. From front: buckwheat seeds, millet grains, brown rice and barley couscous (a food made from barley)

Background imageAchene Collection: Greater burdock burr caught on wool

Greater burdock burr caught on wool
Greater burdock burr (Arctium lappa) caught on wool. The burr contains individual fruits (achenes) attached by a papery bract (modified leaf, top)

Background imageAchene Collection: Greater burdock burr (Arctium lappa)

Greater burdock burr (Arctium lappa). This structure contains individual fruits (achenes), attached by a papery bract (modified leaf)

Background imageAchene Collection: Bristly ox-tongue seed head

Bristly ox-tongue seed head (Picris echioidies). Photographed in September

Background imageAchene Collection: Pasque flower (Pulsatilla rubra)

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla rubra), flowers and fruit clusters. The fruits are attached to each hair (top) and are dispersed by wind

Background imageAchene Collection: Horned dock (Rumex bucephalophorus)

Horned dock (Rumex bucephalophorus)
Horned dock plant (Rumex bucephalophorus) in flower. Photographed on a sandy beach in Greece, in March

Background imageAchene Collection: Greater knapweed seed heads

Greater knapweed seed heads (Centuarea scabiosa). Photographed in September


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EDITORS COMMENTS

Achene: The Tiny Marvel of Nature Light trap activated. Picture No. 10896463 captures the essence of an achene, a small but significant part of various plants. Take a closer look at the Brachylaena ramiflora plant illustration - notice how it showcases not only the beautiful flower and leaf but also the achene, highlighting its importance in reproduction. Another illustration features a Shamel Ash or Tropical Ash (Fraxinus uhdei) plant with its stunning flower, foliage, and yes, you guessed it right - an achene. These illustrations remind us that even though they may be tiny, achenes play a crucial role in sustaining plant life. Microscopic wonders come into view as we explore further. Greater burdock seeds captured under light micrograph C014 / 4728 reveal intricate details that make up this remarkable achene structure. Similarly, white dryas seeds showcased in light micrograph C014 / 4733 showcase nature's precision and complexity. But wait, and are not limited to just plants; they can surprise us elsewhere too. Ever wondered about those tiny bumps on the surface of strawberry fruit? Yes, those are actually achenes. They add texture and flavor to our favorite summer treat. Row after row of grains stand tall like soldiers ready for battle against hunger. Organic dry foods offer nourishment with their abundance of nutritious achenes packed within each grain. Packets filled with seeds and grains await eager gardeners who understand the potential locked within these humble-looking structures called achenes. From flowers to fruits to food sources - they all owe their existence to these unassuming yet vital units. Lastly, let's not forget about the Greater burdock burr (Arctium lappa), which is covered in countless prickly hooks designed specifically for dispersing its precious cargo – hundreds of resilient little achenes.

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