Fabales Collection

Emberiza calandra, corn bunting
Plate 26 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Acacia nilotica, prickly acacia tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Tragopan melanocephala, western tragopan
Plate 23 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Gracula religiosa indica, lesser hill myna
Plate 73, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Indigofera tinctora, indigo
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Arachide hypogee, peanut
Plate 267 from Flore pittoresque et medicale (1827) Vol. 4 by Michel Etienne Descourtilz (1775-1835)

Trifolium pratensis, clover
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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

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

Elephant (Loxodonta africana), male standing on hind legs to reach acacia pods with Cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) in background. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudata) stretching wings on acacia branch, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. November

Tualang / Mengaris tree (Koompassia excelsa) emerging from canopy amongst cloud. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, May 2011

Deadvlei with dead Camel thorn trees, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namib Desert, Namibia

Sunset over savanna landscape image with a lone (Acacia) tree, Masai Mara NR, Kenya

Ancient dead Camelthorn tree (Vachellia erioloba) trees with red dunes, Namib desert, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia. August 2015

Dead Camel thorn trees (Vachellia / Acacia erioloba) with distant sand dunes, Deadvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa, June 2015

Garden lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) Terwick Church Fields, Sussex, UK. June

Termite hill and acacia tree, Shaba National Reserve, North Kenya

Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) and lupins (Lupinus sp.), Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA. April

RF - African lioness (Panthera leo) using Umbrella acacia tree (Acacia tortillis) as a lookout. Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Dead Camel thorn trees (Vachellia erioloba), Sossusvlei region, Namib desert, Namibia, March

Deadvlei with dead Camel thorn trees (Vachellia erioloba), Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namib Desert, Namibia

Camel thorn trees (Vachellia erioloba) growing in the rocky plains at the base of giant red dunes, Sossusvlei, Namibia

Umbrella thorn tree (Vachellia tortilis) in the Etosha pan with common ostrich (Struthio camelus) male. Etosha National Park, Namibia

Alpine Wildflower meadow, a diversity of species including Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis), Sainfoin (Onobrychis sp) and Rattle (Rhinanthus sp). North Tyrol, Austria. June

Black coral vine (Kennedia nigricans) flowers, pollinated by honeyeaters (flowers triggered by honeyeater, releasing the stamens, style and stigma), Western Australia Sequence 2 of 2

Red trailing bauhinia (Bauhinia kockiana), flowers change from yellow to red with age. Pollinated by butterflies. Cultivated in garden. Native to Malaysia

Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and Indian paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) amongst wildflowers in ditch beside byway. Rains triggered germinaton of annual seeds. Cuero, Texas, USA. April

Great yellow bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) nectaring on Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria). RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve, North Uist; Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. July

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

Spider webs covered in dew, on a flowering Gorse bush, Peak District National Park, UK October

Giant honey bee nest (Apis dorsata) up in a giant Mengaris tree (Koompassia excelsa) dipterocarp forest in Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Blue lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Forested mountains at Col de Mantet. Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May 2018. Medium repro only

Black-chinned hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), adult male feeding on blooming Prairie Paintbrush (Castilleja purpurea var)

Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Clover (Trifolium sp. ), Monmouthshire
Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Clover (Trifolium sp.), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, June

Red tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius), visiting Clover (Trifolium) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Savanna landscape wirh Grants zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) and acacia trees, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa

Ancient dead Camelthorn tree (Vachellia erioloba) trees with red dunes and mist, Namib desert, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia. August 2015

Clover (Trifolium sp) flowers in unmown lawn, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, June

Common Bird s-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Blue and yellow tanager (Thraupis bonariensis), perched on a branch of flowering Chanar (Geoffroea decorticans), Calden Forest, La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina

Sand dunes and acacia trees (Acacia sp.), Sossusvlei UNESCO World Heritage Site, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Icelandic horse amongst flowering lupins (Lupinus sp. ), southwest Iceland. June
Icelandic horse amongst flowering lupins (Lupinus sp.), southwest Iceland. June

Adonis blue butterfly (Polyommatus bellargus) male, resting on Clover (Trifolium sp. ), Upper Bavaria, Germany. June
Adonis blue butterfly (Polyommatus bellargus) male, resting on Clover (Trifolium sp.), Upper Bavaria, Germany. June

European Common adder (Vipera berus) pair courting and retreating under gorse (Ulex sp). Buckinghamshire, England, UK. May

Common dodder (Cuscuta epithymum) parasitic on Gorse (Ulex sp. ), Land's End, Cornwall, UK. September
Common dodder (Cuscuta epithymum) parasitic on Gorse (Ulex sp.), Land's End, Cornwall, UK. September

Black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapilla) perched in snow-covered Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) tree during spring snowstorm, Freeville, New York, USA. April

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Fabales is an order of flowering plants that encompasses a diverse range of species, each with its own unique characteristics and habitats. From the Emberiza calandra, also known as the corn bunting, which can be found in open farmland across Europe, to the Acacia nilotica, a prickly acacia tree native to Africa and Asia. In the realm of birds, we have the Tragopan melanocephala or western tragopan - a stunning pheasant species adorned with vibrant colors. Another avian marvel is the Gracula religiosa indica, commonly known as lesser hill myna. Its melodious calls echo through forests in India. When it comes to food crops, one cannot overlook Arachide hypogee - better known as peanuts. These legumes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. On another note, Trifolium pratensis or clover adds beauty and fertility to meadows worldwide. Nature's artistry shines through in breathtaking scenes like a blue and yellow tanager perched on a branch of flowering Chanar in Calden Forest located in La Pampa region of Patagonia, Argentina. Equally mesmerizing are sand dunes adorned by acacia trees at Sossusvlei UNESCO World Heritage Site in Namibia. Wildflowers bring bursts of color against white backgrounds; among them is Thistle (Cirsium), adding elegance wherever it grows. The Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) captivates visitors at Kew Gardens in London with its cascading clusters of turquoise flowers. Animals find sustenance amidst these landscapes too – an elephant standing on hind legs reaching for acacia pods while accompanied by Cattle egrets showcases nature's symbiotic relationships. Meanwhile, a lilac-breasted roller stretches its wings gracefully on an acacia branch – truly embodying freedom and grace. Fabales encompasses this rich tapestry of life, connecting plants, animals, and ecosystems across the globe.