Alismatales Collection

Northern pike (Esox lucius) amongst Shining pondweed (Potamogeton lucens). Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, September. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Arum dioscoridis
Engraving by George Sowerby from original watercolour by Ferdinand Bauer, published in Flora graeca 10 (1840) by James Edward Smith

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on on Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed. The Bahamas

American lobster (Homarus americana) in eelgrass (Zostera marina). Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Amorphophallus bulbifer, voodoo lily
Plate 1109 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Large leaf of Giant Elephants Ear (Alocasia odora), in rainforest, Yangminshan, Taiwan

Cuckoo pint or Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer). Native to Asia

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Canada and USA. Sequence 1/2

Sunrays penetrating a Seagrass meadow (Zostera Marina) Helford River, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. April

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) growing on a stalk of Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on the seabed, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) one of largest flowers in the world. Blooming in Papillote Garden, Dominica, West Indies

Queen conch (Aliger gigas) in a seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) meadow, Bahamas

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

Sea snails (Smaragdia viridis) on Little neptune seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Flowering-rush (Butomus umbellatus), locally rare plantLangham Ponds SSSI, Surrey, England, July

Gray snapper (Lutjanus griseus) shoal swimming over Turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba

Noble pen shell (Pinna nobilis) is the largest bivalve in the Mediterranean. It is mostly found in seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica). National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades, Greece

Elephant yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) spathe with band of male flowers above and female flowers below. In cultivation

Queen conch (Lobatus gigas) juvenile feeding on algae growing on Seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) blades. Eleuthera, Bahamas

Water filled ditch with shadow of a tree on water with Fringed waterlily (Nymphoides peltata) Star duckweed (Lemna trisulca) Netherlands. July 2015

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) with submerged roots in aquarium

Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of eelgrass (Zostera marina), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) on the seabed, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) on the seabed, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

A large herbivorous Seahare (Aplysia punctata) crawling around a Common eelgrass (Zostera marina) meadow, Helford River Estuary, Cornwall, UK

Scottish Asphodel (Tofieldia calyculata, Tofieldia palustris, Tofieldia borealis
2639365 Scottish Asphodel (Tofieldia calyculata, Tofieldia palustris, Tofieldia borealis, Tofieldia pusilla) (colour litho) by German School

Broad-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton natans) growing in moorland pool, with raindrops beading on the hydrophobic surface of the leaves. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. December

Dugong (Dugong dugon) feeding on Tapegrass (Halophila stipulacea), accompanied by juvenile Golden trevally fish (Gnathanodon speciosus). Marsa Alam, Egypt

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) juveniles hiding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Once the most caught fish in the world, the cod fishery collapsed in 1992

Morey eel (Muraena helena) in seagrass meadow (Posidonia oceanica) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia) watercolour illustration

Dugong (Dugong dugon) feeding on Tapegrass (Halophila stipulacea), accompanied by juvenile Golden trevally fish (Gnathanodon speciosus). Marsa Alam, Egypt

Cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus) pair in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Newfoundland, Canada. September

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) hunting over Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view from below. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Northern sea star (Asterias rubens), two feeding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Newfoundland, Canada. May

Meadow of Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica), Chersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Black-tailed wrasse (Symphodus melanocercus) sheltering within Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica). Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) meadow, Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete, Greece

A school of Siganids (Siganus rivulatus) fish swimming over meadow of little Neptune seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa). Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Neptune seagrass meadow (Posidonia oceanica) in the coastal zone of the Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete

Elephant yam flower (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) spadix surrounded by spathe. Cultivated in glasshouse

Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) with stamens and stigma, nectar globules at base of carpels. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Elephant yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) in UV light, lower band with female flowers, male flowers above

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Alismatales: From Arum Dioscoridis to Green Turtles" Welcome to the captivating realm of Alismatales, a diverse order of aquatic and semi-aquatic plants that thrive in various ecosystems around the globe. In Nova Scotia, Canada, witness the enchanting sight of Northern pike gracefully swimming amidst a bed of Shining pondweed, creating a mesmerizing underwater tableau. Venturing further east to Asia, discover the intriguing Amorphophallus bulbifer or voodoo lily with its unique and mysterious appearance. Meanwhile, in Yangminshan's lush rainforest, be awestruck by the grandeur of Giant Elephants Ear leaves as they tower above like nature's own umbrellas. Closer to home in Gloucestershire, UK, encounter Cuckoo pint or Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum), their distinctive spotted foliage adding charm to Lower Woods' woodland floor. As we journey back to Asia once again, marvel at another member of the Amorphophallus family - this time it's Amorphophallus paeoniifolius or Elephant foot yam boasting one of the largest flowers known to mankind. Dive into turquoise Bahamian waters where Queen conchs elegantly roam through seagrass meadows dominated by Thalassia testudinum. Witness how these magnificent creatures coexist harmoniously with other marine life forms such as Bonnethead sharks hunting amongst schools of fish. And finally, immerse yourself in an aquarium wonderland where Water lettuce thrives with its submerged roots providing shelter for tiny aquatic organisms while offering an aesthetic appeal for enthusiasts. Last but not least is our beloved Green turtle indulging in its favorite delicacy - Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum). Observe these gentle giants gracefully grazing on this vital seagrass species which serves as both their nourishment and shelter.