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Asterales Collection

Asterales, also known as the Heathland, is a captivating world of vibrant colors and delicate blooms

Background imageAsterales Collection: Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) near Castellucio di Norcia

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) near Castellucio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy, July

Background imageAsterales Collection: Heathland

Heathland
Original artwork for Heathland by Barbara Nicholson, signed B.E.N. copyright British Museum (Natural History) 1973, printed in England by Lund Humphries

Background imageAsterales Collection: Heathland

Heathland poster with captions by Barbara Nicholson, signed B.E.N. copyright British Museum (Natural History) 1973, printed in England by Lund Humphries

Background imageAsterales Collection: Dahlia pinnata, pinnate dahlia

Dahlia pinnata, pinnate dahlia
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Background imageAsterales Collection: see record 3688 - Helianthus annus, sunflower

see record 3688 - Helianthus annus, sunflower
Page 68 from Illustration of the Sexual System of Linneaus (1777) vol 2, by John Miller (1715-c. 1790)

Background imageAsterales Collection: Dahlias sp

Dahlias sp
Plate 1 from The Beauties of Flora 1820, by Samuel Curtis (1779-1860) with drawings by Clara Maria Pope. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAsterales Collection: Taraxacum officinale, dandelion (fruiting head)

Taraxacum officinale, dandelion (fruiting head)
Scanning electron microscope image showing a vertical section through an unripe fruiting head of a dandelion in the yellow flower stage. Colour added artificially by computer

Background imageAsterales Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May 2017

Background imageAsterales Collection: Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) growing on fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) growing on fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June. Taken with fisheye lens

Background imageAsterales Collection: Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) flowers in garden

Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus) flowers in garden

Background imageAsterales Collection: Phaenocoma prolifera, everlasting

Phaenocoma prolifera, everlasting
Watercolour No. 8 by Ralph Stennett, c. early 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAsterales Collection: Syncarpha vestita, Cape everlasting

Syncarpha vestita, Cape everlasting
Watercolour No. 35 by Ralph Stennett, 1807. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAsterales Collection: Silybum marianum, milk thistle

Silybum marianum, milk thistle
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Chardon Marie

Background imageAsterales Collection: RF - White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) peering over Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

RF - White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) peering over Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) flower. The Netherlands. August

Background imageAsterales Collection: Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night

Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night. Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageAsterales Collection: Stylidium scandens, climbing trigger plant

Stylidium scandens, climbing trigger plant
Plate 82 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Background imageAsterales Collection: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), development from bud to seed. Digital composite

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), development from bud to seed. Digital composite

Background imageAsterales Collection: Golden Retriever puppy in wooden basket with sunflowers; USA

Golden Retriever puppy in wooden basket with sunflowers; USA

Background imageAsterales Collection: Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium)

Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium), Common rockrose (Helianthemum chamaecistus)

Background imageAsterales Collection: Field of Paramo flower / Frailejones (Espeletia pycnophylla), highland paramo

Field of Paramo flower / Frailejones (Espeletia pycnophylla), highland paramo, northern Ecuador

Background imageAsterales Collection: Dandelion (Taraxacum vulgaria) seedheads / clocks in meadow. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium

Dandelion (Taraxacum vulgaria) seedheads / clocks in meadow. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. April 2019

Background imageAsterales Collection: Sea cabbage (Senecio candicans) amongst pebbles on sandy seashore. Sea Lion island

Sea cabbage (Senecio candicans) amongst pebbles on sandy seashore. Sea Lion island, Falkland Islands

Background imageAsterales Collection: Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

Background imageAsterales Collection: RF - Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind, England, UK. May

RF - Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind, England, UK. May

Background imageAsterales Collection: RF - Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

RF - Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

Background imageAsterales Collection: RF- Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) fish-eye lens. Devon, UK. June

RF- Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) fish-eye lens. Devon, UK. June

Background imageAsterales Collection: Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris), male flying in to feed from cardinal flowers

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris), male flying in to feed from cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) New York, USA. August

Background imageAsterales Collection: Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota) eating Dandelion, Alpes de Hautes Provence, France

Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota) eating Dandelion, Alpes de Hautes Provence, France

Background imageAsterales Collection: Field cuckoo bumblebee (Bombus campestris) feeding on Goldenrod (Solidago). Monmouthshire

Field cuckoo bumblebee (Bombus campestris) feeding on Goldenrod (Solidago). Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Background imageAsterales Collection: European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in flight, feeding on flowers (Brachyglottis sp)

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in flight, feeding on flowers (Brachyglottis sp). Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, June

Background imageAsterales Collection: Wavy-lined emerald moth caterpillar (Synchlora aerata) which camouflages itself by

Wavy-lined emerald moth caterpillar (Synchlora aerata) which camouflages itself by attaching parts of flower to itself, on Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia

Background imageAsterales Collection: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) close up of seedhead or clock, Nordtirol, Austian Alps

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) close up of seedhead or clock, Nordtirol, Austian Alps. June

Background imageAsterales Collection: Rudbeckia hirta Toto flowers, cultivated plant in garden

Rudbeckia hirta Toto flowers, cultivated plant in garden

Background imageAsterales Collection: Black eyed susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii) Goldsturm flowers

Black eyed susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii) Goldsturm flowers with Michaelmas daisies (Aster amellus) in garden

Background imageAsterales Collection: RF - Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in bloom on Norfolk, England, UK. August

RF - Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in bloom on Norfolk, England, UK. August

Background imageAsterales Collection: Dahlia York and Lancaster flower, cultivated plant growing in garden border

Dahlia York and Lancaster flower, cultivated plant growing in garden border

Background imageAsterales Collection: Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum) and Cornflowers (Centaurea) in flower, July, England, UK

Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum) and Cornflowers (Centaurea) in flower, July, England, UK

Background imageAsterales Collection: Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii Goldsturm in garden with Michaelmas daisies

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii Goldsturm in garden with Michaelmas daisies

Background imageAsterales Collection: RF - Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in bloom on Norfolk, England, UK. August

RF - Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in bloom on Norfolk, England, UK. August

Background imageAsterales Collection: Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) feeding on corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum)

Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) feeding on corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum) on agricultural headland. England, UK

Background imageAsterales Collection: RF - European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) perched in field of Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus)

RF - European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) perched in field of Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain. July. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageAsterales Collection: Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

Background imageAsterales Collection: Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower. The Netherlands. July

Background imageAsterales Collection: Arnica (Arnica montana) in flower on mountainside, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Arnica (Arnica montana) in flower on mountainside, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Background imageAsterales Collection: Alpine aster (Aster alpinus) flowering in alpine meadow, Alps, Engadine, Switzerland. July

Alpine aster (Aster alpinus) flowering in alpine meadow, Alps, Engadine, Switzerland. July

Background imageAsterales Collection: Scalesia pedunculata forest, Los Gemelos, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Scalesia pedunculata forest, Los Gemelos, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imageAsterales Collection: Chamomile sunray (Rhodanthe anthemoides). Tasmania, Australia. January

Chamomile sunray (Rhodanthe anthemoides). Tasmania, Australia. January

Background imageAsterales Collection: Bordered patch butterfly (Chlosyne lacinia) on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)

Bordered patch butterfly (Chlosyne lacinia) on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). Hill Country, Texas, USA



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Asterales, also known as the Heathland, is a captivating world of vibrant colors and delicate blooms. In this enchanting landscape near Castellucio di Norcia, poppies and cornflowers dance in harmony, painting the fields with their radiant hues. The Dahlia pinnata stands tall amidst its companions, showcasing its intricate pinnate petals. As we wander deeper into the heathland, our eyes are drawn to a majestic sunflower standing proudly against the clear blue sky. Its golden face follows the sun's path throughout the day, spreading warmth and joy to all who behold it. Nearby, a dandelion reveals its fruiting head - nature's whimsical creation that carries wishes on every breeze. Dahlias of various species grace this picturesque scene with their diverse shapes and sizes. Each petal tells a unique story as they sway gently in the wind. A small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly delicately rests upon an oxeye daisy nearby; their symbiotic relationship reminding us of nature's interconnectedness. In another corner of this magical land near Orvieto, Umbria in Italy, cornflowers bloom abundantly on fallow fields. Their intense blue petals create an awe-inspiring sight that captivates both heart and soul. Moving closer to civilization but still embracing nature's beauty lies a garden adorned with Michaelmas daisies (Aster amellus). These charming flowers bring life to any space they inhabit while inviting butterflies and bees to partake in their sweet nectar. Silybum marianum or milk thistle adds an unexpected touch of elegance with its spiky leaves and striking purple flowers. This resilient plant symbolizes hope amid adversity as it thrives even in challenging conditions. Our journey through Asterales concludes with a mesmerizing encounter between a white-legged damselfly peering curiously over an oxeye daisy.