Dicotyledon Collection (page 6)

Purple-loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) watercolour illustration

Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei) amongst rocks in Sonoran Desert, at sunset. Baja California, Mexico. 2017

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

Split level photo of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) beneath red mangrove trees (Rhizophora mangle) above a bed of seagrass (turtlegrass: Thalassia testudinum)

Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), on verge of footpath, South Croydon, Surrey, England, June

Pale toadflax (Linaria repens), a rare plant in Surrey. Park Downs, Chipstead Downs SSSI, Surrey, England, July

Pinzon giant tortoise (Chelonoidis duncanensis), saddleback type typical of arid island, their long necks and raised shell allowing them to browse on cacti

Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) Quarry Hangers (SWT), Chaldon, Surrey, England, June

Blackthorn blossom (Prunus spinosa), Cornwall, UK. April

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

Autumn quaking aspen grove (Populus tremuloides) with trunks scarred by browsing elk (Cervus canadensis). Below Turret Ridge, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, USA. October

Autumn quaking aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) below Turret Ridge, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, USA. October

Great horned owl (Bubo virgininus) with chicks in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Annual Honesty (Lunaria annua) seed heads arranged in white background

Oak tree (Quercus robur) in winter mist, parkland, Herefordshire Plateau, England, February

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods, Somerset, UK, a Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve. May 2011

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

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest, view into canopy from below. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. April 2019

Alpine bearberry (Arctous alpina) on tundra in autumn and boulderrs at Sydkapp (South Cape), with icebergs in Hall Bredning, Scoresby Sund, Greenland, September

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), close up. Bystock Pools, Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve, near Exmouth, Devon. June. Focus stacked image

Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Faia Brava Reserve, Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley, Western Iberia, Portugal. April

Stigmas in female flowers of single Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens group) mimic pollen laden stamens produced by male flowers but offer no reward to pollinators

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

Prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperum), flowers open red and change to blue. Caucasus, Russia. June

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower. Cultivated in herb garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Balkan Peninsula

Wild sage (Lantana camara), flowers turn pink following pollination. Native to tropical America. Invasive species, Tanzania

St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation on petal rims. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Endemic to St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur. Cultivated in glasshouse. Native to Africa

Mysore clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) with nectar overflowing in morning. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to India

Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light. Stamens and fleshy lip that provides food reward for polliator Least seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) fluorescing

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Lisbon false sun-rose / Yellow rock rose (Halimium lasianthum) flowers. Blotch at base of petals guides pollinators to nectar source

Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) in glasshouse at Kew Gardens, London, UK. Endemic to the Philippines. Pollinated by sunbirds

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Euphorbia (Euphorbia jolkinii) leaves turning red in autumn. Napa Hai, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China. September

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China. 2009

Lime Avenue a famous row of Lime trees (Tilia Sp) Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK. October 2014

Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Milborne Wick, Somerset, England, UK, November

Beech trees (Fagus sylvaticus) and pond in autumn, Waggoners Wells, Surrey, England, UK, October

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hertfordshire, England, UK, September

Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) growing on mature Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland, Covadonga, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

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

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"Dicotyledon: A Journey Through Nature's Bountiful Diversity" Franklinia alatamaha, also known as the Franklinia, is a rare flowering tree native to Georgia, USA. Its delicate white blossoms bring beauty to any landscape. Hydrangea hortensis, commonly referred to as French hydrangea, showcases vibrant clusters of flowers in various shades of pink and blue. These stunning blooms are a favorite among garden enthusiasts. The Weeping Willow stands tall with its graceful branches cascading downwards like flowing water. This majestic tree adds an enchanting touch to any scenery it graces. Surinam boasts a diverse array of insects that captivate with their intricate patterns and colors. From butterflies to beetles, these tiny creatures play an essential role in maintaining ecological balance. Gossypium barbadense, better known as the cotton plant, has been cultivated for centuries due to its soft fibers used in textile production worldwide. Scottish Pine Forests offer breathtaking vistas filled with towering pine trees that provide shelter for numerous wildlife species while adding tranquility to the surroundings. Heathland landscapes showcase vast expanses covered in heather plants and wildflowers that create a picturesque scene full of vibrant hues during blooming seasons. Ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) found at Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire UK stand as silent witnesses of time's passage; their gnarled trunks tell stories from centuries past. Durio zibethinus introduces us to the unique durian fruit—a tropical delicacy famous for its distinctive smell and creamy texture—known as "the king of fruits" across Southeast Asia. Myristica sp. , or nutmeg tree, produces aromatic seeds highly valued both for culinary purposes and traditional medicine practices around the world.