Magnoliopsida Collection (page 3)

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

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) with water hyacinth still on back after leaving water, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

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

Yellow star of Bethlehem (Gagea lutea) in woodlands of th Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, March

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

Wasp orchid, (Ophrys apifera var. trollii) growing on Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK, July

Rosy garlic (Allium roseum) naturalised in the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK, June

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

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) at Siccaridge Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripidium calceolus) reintroduced at Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Lancashire, England, UK, May

Cuckoo pint or Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Common Solomons seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) in Cooks Wood, Somerset, UK. April 2011

Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

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

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer). Native to Asia

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

Pygmy Rwandan water lily (Nymphaea thermarum) in cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Extinct in the wild. Native to thermal springs, Rwanda

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

Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma. In cultivation, Native to southeast Turkey and western Himalayas

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

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Canada and USA. Sequence 1/2

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

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

Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

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Magnoliopsida, also known as the flowering plants, encompass a wide array of stunning botanical wonders found across the globe. From the serene waters of Lake Ain in the French Alps to the enchanting forests of Gloucestershire, these captivating plants never fail to mesmerize. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty as you witness a water lily gracefully blooming underwater in Lake Ain during a balmy June day. Its delicate petals and vibrant colors create an ethereal sight that transports you to a tranquil oasis nestled amidst majestic mountains. Venturing deeper into lakeside realms reveals an underwater world adorned with Nymphaea alba flowers. These exquisite waterlilies have opened beneath the surface, their elegance enhanced by rays of sunlight filtering through crystal-clear waters. The juxtaposition between their submerged existence and their breathtaking blooms is truly awe-inspiring. In Castellucio di Norcia, poppies and cornflowers paint fields with vivid hues, creating a tapestry that celebrates nature's artistic prowess. As these vibrant blossoms sway gently in the breeze against picturesque backdrops, they evoke feelings of joy and serenity. As winter blankets Buckinghamshire with snowflakes, solitary snowdrops emerge like beacons of hope. Their pristine white petals pierce through icy landscapes, symbolizing resilience and renewal even amidst harsh conditions. Eype Down comes alive with carpets of bluebells dancing harmoniously beneath Colmers Hill's watchful gaze. This idyllic scene showcases Mother Nature at her finest – an explosion of color against rolling hills that evokes both tranquility and wonder. The Peak District National Park unveils its secret treasure: Devil's-bit scabious standing tall amid September's golden light. These striking purple flowers attract butterflies while adding splashes of vibrancy to Derbyshire's rugged terrain. Hartland Quay offers not only breathtaking coastal views but also sea pinks or thrift adorning cliff tops.