Lilianae Collection (page 8)

Broad-leaved helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) an orchid of woodland shade, Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK, July

Sunrise over Klein Schietveld heathland with Cottongrass (Eriophorum) Brasschaat, Belgium, April

Burnt-tip orchid (Neotinea ustulata) group flowering in species rich ancient alpine meadow. North Tyrol, Austria. June

Fragrant orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea) amongst wildflowers in ancient alpine meadow. North Tyrol, Austria. June

Bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum), Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium. June

Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) and twilight sky, showing Belt of Venus (blue of earth's shadow on the atsmophere)
Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) and twilight sky, showing Belt of Venus (blue of earth's shadow on the atsmophere below pink of sunset). White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. November

Flower (Notholirion macrophyllum) in mountain habitat, Mt Qomolangma National Park, Qinghai Tibet Plateau, China

Solitary bee (Apoidea) feeding on Crocus (Crocus korolkowii), covered in pollen. Ansob Pass, Tajikistan. April

Wasp (Hymenoptera) robbing nectar from Henrys lily (Lilium henryi). Surrey, England, UK. August

Crocus (Crocus sp) flower from above, closing in evening. Focus stacked

Water tulip (Cypella aquatilis) from above, in garden pond. Native to Brazil

Daffodil (Narcissus sp) opening, view from above. Focus stacked

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) carpeting Conservation Area, Kew Gardens, London, UK. May

Snakes head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris), view into flower with linear green nectaries. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. April

Hairy banana (Musa velutina) flowering in glasshouse, Kew Gardens, London, UK. Native to Himalayas

Spider lily (Hymenocallis sp) flowering beside Lacantun River, Chiapas, Mexico

Elephant yam flower (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) spadix surrounded by spathe. Cultivated in glasshouse

Austral blackbird (Curaeus curaeus) with pollen on head after nectaring on Blue puya (Puya berteroniana). Parque Ingles, Chile. December

Long-horned bee (Eucera sp. ), two crawling into Wild gladiolus (Gladiolus atroviolaceus)
Long-horned bee (Eucera sp.), two crawling into Wild gladiolus (Gladiolus atroviolaceus) flower to roost at night. Turkey. May

Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) with stamens and stigma, nectar globules at base of carpels. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Afghanistan Juno iris (Iris cycloglossa) with yellow nectar guides. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Afghanistan

Wasp (Vespula germanica) nectaring on Pineapple lily (Eucomis comosa). Pollen is deposited on underside of wasps hairy body and transferred to stigma of next flower visited

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) covered in pollen emerging from nectaring in Crocus (Crocus sp). On nature reserve, Surrey, England, UK. March

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) basking in sun, on Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis). In garden, Surrey, England, UK. February

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets and pollen on head, thorax and abdomen. Bee withdrawing from Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) flower after nectaring. In garden, Surrey, England, UK

Scarab beetles sleeping overnight in Persian marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza umbrosa). Turkey. June

Sunbeams shining through Bamboo (Bambusidae) leaves. Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Golden spider lily (Lycoris aurea) in rain. Yunnan Province, China. In Japan it is pollinated by swallowtail butterflies

Pandan (Pandanus sp. ) growing in the Sabangau River, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Pandan (Pandanus sp.) growing in the Sabangau River, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Elephant yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) in UV light, lower band with female flowers, male flowers above

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer), female flowers fluroescing in UV light, male flowers above. Native to Yunnan, China

Strips of cultivated Black oats (Avena strigosa), grown by crofters, who create sillage and feed it to their cattle in the winter. Berneray, North Uist, Scotland, UK, July

Tassel hyacinth (Muscari comosum) flower. Cyprus. April

Fragrant bug orchid (Anacamptis coriophora), close up. Cyprus. April

Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum narbonense) flower, insect on petal. Cyprus. April

Tassel hyacinth (Muscari comosum) flower from above. Cyprus. April

Umbilicate woodcock orchid (Ophrys umbilicata) flowers. Cyprus. April

Moriche plam tree (Mauritia flexuosa) at Laguna Grande in an area of flooded forest, Cuyabeno wildlife reserve, Sucumbios, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador, July, Cuyabeno wildlife reserve, Sucumbios

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) and Beech (Fagus sylvatica) leaves, England, UK, May

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza)
Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) flower, Dunsdon, Devon, UK, July

RF- Bluebell carpet (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) among beech trees (Fagus sylvatica). West Woods, near Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK. May

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) with mouth open over seagrass bed, Chinchorro Banks Biosphere Reserve, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Cluster of Burnt or Burnt-tip Orchids (Neotinea ustulata) in a Alpine meadow. Tyrol, Austria

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) feeding on Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) at Strawberry Banks, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT), Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire, UK. May

Marsh helleborine (Epipactis palustris) close up of two flowers showing front view, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June. Focus stacked image

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) growing in Il Sasseto, Torrealfina, Lazio, Italy

Pristine Coco de mer forest (Lodoicea maldivica) with brook, Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Praslin Island, Republic of Seychelles

Prayer plant (Calathea plowmanii) close up of leaf, TU Delft Botanical Garden, Netherlands, August

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"Lilianae: A Stunning Showcase of Nature's Beauty" Snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) single flower delicately emerges from a blanket of snow in Buckinghamshire, England, UK, creating a mesmerizing sight in the midst of winter. Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) paint Eype Down with vibrant hues while Colmers Hill stands majestically in the background, offering a picturesque scene that epitomizes the beauty of spring. Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) blooms gracefully at Lenaderg House in Banbridge Co. Down, Northern Ireland, adding an enchanting touch to the landscape and signaling the arrival of warmer days. Fragile snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) carpet woodlands with their dainty white blossoms, transforming ordinary forests into magical realms filled with delicate wonders. The elegant Northern pike (Esox lucius) glides effortlessly amidst Shining pondweed (Potamogeton lucens), showcasing nature's harmony and reminding us of the hidden treasures beneath tranquil waters. Wild daffodils (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) adorn Ullswater Bay in Lake District, England, casting golden reflections on calm waters and symbolizing hope and renewal as winter fades away. Marsland mouth witnesses the graceful flight of Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies (Boloria selene), their delicate wings fluttering among Cornwall's coastal beauty - a true spectacle for nature enthusiasts. A Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) stands tall against the backdrop of a starry night sky adorned by the Milky Way; its resilience shines through despite surrounding light pollution - a reminder to cherish our natural wonders even amidst urbanization.