Magnoliopsida Collection (page 9)

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush, Devpm, UK, November

Teide wallflower (Erysimum scoparium) endemic to Tenerife, Teide National Park, Canary Islands; Spain, Europe

Canary samphire (Astydamia latifolia) close up of flowers and leaves, Punta del Teno, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Tawny owl (Strix aluco) perched in Silver Birch tree (Betula pendula), Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, May

Kreffts gliders (Petarus notatus) two in Eucalypt (Myrtaceae) tree on branch with blossom at night, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Portuguese oak tree (Quercus faginea) covered in moss, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Andalusia, southern Spain, November

Ancient hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) with berries and stripped of leaves, Hergest Ridge looking across to Herrock Hill, Herefordshire / Radnorshire border, UK. October

Variable oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis) on dead Field maple (Acer campestre) twig, Herefordshire, England, UK. November, Focus stacked

Downy birch (Betula pubescens) changing to autumn colours. Caledonian pine forest, Glen Strathfarrar, Scottish Highlands. Scotland. October

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) adult and chick in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp. Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree (Rhizophora sp.). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Tench (Tinca tinca) during spawning period amongst European watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Sion, Valais canton, southwestern Switzerland

Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) one of largest flowers in the world. Blooming in Papillote Garden, Dominica, West Indies

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

Euphorbia tree near Solio escarpment, Laikipia County, Kenya

Caralluma socotrana in blossom, near lake Magadi, Kenya

Palmers globemallow (Sphaeralcea palmeri) and view towards Toro Islet and Guadalupe Island, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, September

Rosemary beetle (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in garden Cheshire, UK, June

RF - Rogie Falls and autumn woodland with Common oak or Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur). Caledonian forest, Reilig Glen, Scottish Highlands. Scotland. October

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree to drift away and establish a new tree. Bahamas

Queen conch (Aliger gigas) in a seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) meadow, Bahamas

Giant Cordon cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis) on Incahuasi Island in Salar de Uyuni salt flats, Bolivia. March

Madonna sun orchid (Thelymitra silena). Tasmania, Australia. October

Gunns tree orchid (Sarcochilus australis). Tasmania, Australia. November

Honeybush (Richea scoparia). Tasmania, Australia. December

Chamomile sunray (Rhodanthe anthemoides). Tasmania, Australia. January

Southern storksbill (Pelargonium australe). Tasmania, Australia. December

Mountain needlebush (Hakea lissosperma). Tasmania, Australia. November

Bordered patch butterfly (Chlosyne lacinia) on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). Hill Country, Texas, USA

Common spotted orchid and Southern marsh orchid hybrid (Dactyloriza x grandis) in flower. Leicestershire, England, UK. Focus stacked

Common oak (Quercus robur), Sessile oak (Quercus petraea) and hybrid oak in ancient woodland, trees and stones covered in moss. Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, UK. November 2020

Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top at sunset. Hartland Quay, Devon, England, UK. May 2019

Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). Volehouse Moor Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve, England, UK. June

Banyan fig tree (Ficus benjamina), one single individual tree, Banyan garden protected forest, Kenting National Park, Taiwan

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

Borage (Borago officinalis) watercolour illustration

Iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower and seed pod illustration

Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) hunting in seagrass bed. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) hunting amongst fish in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view from below

Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) bed, sun rays shining through water. A patch of seagrass bed in the Mediterranean sea is considered to be the oldest living organism on earth. Spain. June

Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view towards sky. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina) seagrass. Studland Bay, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel, North East Atlantic Ocean

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) flowering in Sonoran Desert. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Desert lily (Hesperocallis undulata). Lower Colorado Desert, Northern Baja, Mexico

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) in Sonoran Desert, rainbow in background. Catavina, Valle de los Cirios Reserve, Baja California, Mexico

Rhaetian poppy (Papaver rhaeticum) above lake in Dolomites at 2200m. Valparola Pass, near Cortina, Belluno, Italy. July 2016

Mountain primrose (Primula villosa) in rock crevice at 2300m in elevation, mountains in background. North Tyrol, Austrian. June

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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.