Angiosperm Collection (page 20)

Bamboo growing beside narrow mountain track. Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve, Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, Yunnan Province, China. May 2009. Digitally stitched panorama

Slipper orchid (Cypripedium tibeticum), two flowers. Balangshan, Wolong, Sichuan Province, China. June

Primula (Primula sikkimensis), Himalayan cowslip (Primula secundiflora) and Crucifer (Brassicaceae) at edge of stream. Kanding, Sichuan Province, China

Regal lily (Lilium regale) with Crab spider (Thomisidae sp) waiting to predate insects. Near Maoxian, Min Valley, Sichuan Province, China

Lily (Lilium lophophorum) flowers. Tepals fused at tips to protects floral parts from precipitation, slits allow access to pollinators. Mugecuo Scenic Area, Kangding, Sichuan Province, China. June

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) seeds embedded in pits in fleshy receptacle. Seeds and rice are made into porridge. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China

Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron impeditum) in wet valley. Large bracts on rhubarb protect tiny flowers from UV rays

Paraquilegia (Paraquilegia microphylla) growing in rock fissures with crustose lichen. On cliff, Baimashan, Sichuan Province, China

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), dried seed pods ready for seed harvesting. Sichuan Province, China

Chinese meadow-rue (Thalictrum delavayi) flowers. Male phase below with stigmas hanging below immature stigmas, female phase above after stamens have fallen

Climbing rose (Rosa filipes) flowering in misty forest. Wolong, Sichuan Province, China

Forest on shore of Temnik river, in spring with Siberian Rhododendron (Rhododendron dauricum) and Birch (Betula sp.) Temnik River, Baikal Nature Reserve, Buryatia, Siberia, Russia, May 2015

Springtail (Dicyrtomina ornata) on oak tree leaf, Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve, Elbe Valley, Lower Saxony, Germany, December

Mauritian bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar at base of style. Cultivated at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Mauritius

Celandine crocus (Crocus korolkowii) carpets in areas of snowmelt. Near Ansob Pass, Tajikistan. April 2014

Trailing fuschsia (Fuchsia procumbens) cultivated in alpine house, Surrey, England, UK. Native to New Zealand

Cats whiskers / Black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri). Pollinated by flies. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Southeast Asia

Santa Cruz water lily (Victoria cruziana) flower reflected in pond. Fragrant scent attracts beetle pollinators. In cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to South America

Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), view upwards into canopy, Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Alexanders rhubarb (Rheum alexandrae) and Dwarf purple rhododendron (Rhododendron impeditum) in wet valley with low cloud. Large bracts on rhubarb protect tiny flowers from UV light

Clashach cove surrounded by flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Hopeman, Scotland, UK, May

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) at night in winter, with lamp post illuminating the woodland. Felbrigg Woods, Norfolk, England, UK. January

RF - Turks cap lily (Lilium martagon) with solitary bee in flight, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Impression of Birch tree (Betula pendula) in autumn, Scotland, UK. November

Maple leaves (Acer sp) in autumn, Westonbirt, England, UK

Autumn colours of Poplar (Populus sp) Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Spain. October

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. October

Silver birch (Betula pendula) trees in early autumn, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Aviemore, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, September

Fallen Maple leaves (Acer sp. ) in autumn
Fallen Maple leaves (Acer sp.) in autumn

Oak woodland with mosses and running water, near Dolgellau, Snowdonia, North Wales, UK October

Lime tree (Tilia sp) avenue in autumn, Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK. November

View up towards Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland canopy. Derbyshire, UK. October

Autumnal Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) and pine tree forest, along the Klondike Highway near Moose Creek, Yukon Territories, Canada, September 2013

Autumnal Quaking aspen tree (Populus tremuloides) at Nares Lake, with Montana Mountain beyond, near Carcross, Yukon Territories, Canada, September 2013

Autumnal Beech (Fagus) trees, Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, UK, November 2012

American robin (Turdus migratorius) feeding on Winterberry holly (Ilex sp) berries, New York, USA, November

Misty Beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest in autumn, Vosges mountains, France, November 2013

Purple vipers bugloss (Echium plantaineum) growing in fields of Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum)
Purple vipers bugloss (Echium plantaineum) growing in fields of Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum) Project Neptune National Trust, Cornwall, England, UK, June

Sequence of strips of cultivated Machair with early shoots of Black oats (Avena strigosa) pushing through the sand. North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Two Little terns (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum) and Scentless mayweed (Tripleurospermum inodorum) machair habitat, North Uist, Scotland, UK, July

Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) at sunset. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. January

Smeathmans furrow bee (Lasioglossum smeathmanellum), feeding on wild alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. December

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

Turban buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) growing on bank beside footpath with sea beyond. Cyprus. April

Crown daisy (Glebionis coronarium) flowers against sky, low angle view. Cyprus. April

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Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, encompass a diverse array of botanical wonders that grace our planet. From the elegant Franklinia alatamaha, commonly referred to as Franklinia, to the vibrant Hydrangea hortensis or French hydrangea, these angiosperms captivate us with their beauty. In serene landscapes like the Scottish Pine Forest or Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire UK, ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall and majestic. Their presence reminds us of nature's resilience and timelessness. As we wander through heathlands adorned with delicate Narcissus tazetta daffodils or marvel at Weeping Willows swaying gracefully in the breeze, it becomes evident that angiosperms have an enchanting ability to transform any environment into a picturesque scene. Underneath tranquil lakes like Ain in the Alps region of France lies another captivating sight: Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) blooming underwater. These ethereal flowers create a mesmerizing underwater view that leaves us breathless. Even insects are drawn to the allure of angiosperms. In Surinam's rich biodiversity hotspot, they flit from one flower to another, pollinating and perpetuating life within this intricate ecosystem. Gossypium barbadense or cotton plants remind us of humanity's reliance on angiosperms for sustenance and materials essential for our daily lives. They serve as a reminder of how deeply intertwined we are with these remarkable organisms. Whether submerged beneath crystal-clear waters or thriving amidst lush greenery on land, angiosperms continue to inspire awe and wonder wherever they bloom. With their vast diversity and undeniable beauty, they remind us why nature is truly an extraordinary masterpiece worth preserving for generations to come.