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Gramineae Collection (page 5)

Gramineae, also known as the grass family, is a diverse group of plants that can be found in various landscapes around the world

Background imageGramineae Collection: Common Reed (Phragmites australis) close-up of flowerhead, growing on site of former opencast coal

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) close-up of flowerhead, growing on site of former opencast coal mine, St. Aidans RSPB Reserve, West Yorkshire, England, September

Background imageGramineae Collection: Nit-grass (Gastridium ventricosum) close-up of flowerheads, growing in short coastal turf

Nit-grass (Gastridium ventricosum) close-up of flowerheads, growing in short coastal turf, Berry Head N. N. R
Nit-grass (Gastridium ventricosum) close-up of flowerheads, growing in short coastal turf, Berry Head N.N.R. Torbay, Devon, England, July

Background imageGramineae Collection: Rye Brome (Bromus secalinus) close-up of flowerheads, growing in arable field

Rye Brome (Bromus secalinus) close-up of flowerheads, growing in arable field, Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve, Kent, England, July

Background imageGramineae Collection: Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) flowerspikes, silhouetted at twilight, Kent, England, May

Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) flowerspikes, silhouetted at twilight, Kent, England, May

Background imageGramineae Collection: Common Quaking Grass (Briza media) flowering, growing on limestone meadow, Dolomites

Common Quaking Grass (Briza media) flowering, growing on limestone meadow, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Background imageGramineae Collection: Common Quaking Grass (Briza media), Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) and other wildflowers

Common Quaking Grass (Briza media), Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) and other wildflowers, growing on coastal sand dune, Pembrokeshire, Wales, June

Background imageGramineae Collection: Sugar Cane

Sugar Cane

Background imageGramineae Collection: Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) tussocks, Powys, Wales, May

Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) tussocks, Powys, Wales, May

Background imageGramineae Collection: Winter Wild Oat (Avena sterilis) close-up of seedheads, at sunset, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence

Winter Wild Oat (Avena sterilis) close-up of seedheads, at sunset, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Background imageGramineae Collection: Yellow Oat-grass

Yellow Oat-grass
ROG-13659 Yellow Oat-grass Romania Trisetum flavescens Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageGramineae Collection: Common Reed (Phragmites australis) reedbed, showing low water level due to lack of rain, Norfolk

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) reedbed, showing low water level due to lack of rain, Norfolk, England, february

Background imageGramineae Collection: Alpine Catstail (Phleum rhaeticum) flowerheads, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, june

Alpine Catstail (Phleum rhaeticum) flowerheads, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, june

Background imageGramineae Collection: Grey Hair-Grass (Corynephorus canescens) Wangford Warren- Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Grey Hair-Grass (Corynephorus canescens) Wangford Warren- Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Background imageGramineae Collection: Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) flowering, Powys, Wales, july

Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) flowering, Powys, Wales, july

Background imageGramineae Collection: Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) hoar frost on dead leaves, Powys, Wales, november

Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) hoar frost on dead leaves, Powys, Wales, november

Background imageGramineae Collection: Common Reed (Phragmites australis) new shoots, growing in reedbed habitat, in valley fen reserve

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) new shoots, growing in reedbed habitat, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

Background imageGramineae Collection: Common Reed (Phragmites australis) backlit stems, growing on riverbank, River Frome, Dorset

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) backlit stems, growing on riverbank, River Frome, Dorset, England, november

Background imageGramineae Collection: Common Reed (Phragmites australis) clump growing in pond, in valley fen reserve

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) clump growing in pond, in valley fen reserve, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Background imageGramineae Collection: Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) close-up of flowerspikes, Powys, Wales, september

Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) close-up of flowerspikes, Powys, Wales, september

Background imageGramineae Collection: Yorkshire Fog (Holcus lanatus) flowering, Powys, Wales, july

Yorkshire Fog (Holcus lanatus) flowering, Powys, Wales, july

Background imageGramineae Collection: Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) and Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) flowering

Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) and Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) flowering, growing in woodland, Garston Wood RSPB Nature Reserve, Dorset, England, may

Background imageGramineae Collection: Lemon grass

Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) on a wooden table

Background imageGramineae Collection: Bamboo leaf, SEM

Bamboo leaf, SEM
Bamboo leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of a bamboo leaf. Bamboo is a tropical and subtropical grass from the family Gramineae

Background imageGramineae Collection: Grass

Grass

Background imageGramineae Collection: Grass

Grass. Close-up of blades of grass (family Gramineae). Economically and ecologically it is the most important flowering plant in the world



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Gramineae, also known as the grass family, is a diverse group of plants that can be found in various landscapes around the world. From the lush rice terraces of Bali to the sandy beaches of Wales, gramineae species thrive in different environments. In Jatiluwih Green Land, Bali, palms stand tall in front of vibrant rice terraces. The sight is a testament to the versatility and adaptability plants like Oryza sativa. Speaking of which, irrigated rice fields showcase not only the beauty but also the importance of this staple crop. Oryza sativa sustains millions worldwide and serves as a symbol of nourishment and sustenance. Moving on to another remarkable creature associated with gramineae - the giant panda. Sitting amidst bamboo at Shenshuping Panda Base, this endangered species relies heavily on these grass-like plants for its diet and habitat. But it's not just tropical regions where gramineae thrives; even sand dunes are home to these resilient plants. At Seilebost beach or Luskentyre on Isle of Harris, marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) blankets sandy slopes, stabilizing them against erosion while adding an aesthetic touch. The golden oat grass (Trisetum flavescens) creates a picturesque scene when paired with silver studded blue butterflies (Plebejus). This harmonious combination showcases nature's ability to create stunning visuals through plant-animal interactions. In North Yorkshire's Haregill Lodge Farm, ripe barley crops sway gently in fields while early oat fields show promise for future harvests. These agricultural scenes remind us how integral gramineae crops are for our food production systems. Even during winter months at RSPBs Hope Farm in Cambridgeshire, winter wheat crops (Triticum aestivum) endure harsh conditions thanks to their hardy nature.