Malpighiales Collection (page 2)

Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), flying to Flax (Linum usitatissimum) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, May

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Goat Willow catkins (Salix caprea), an important food source for pollinators in early spring. Peak District National Park, UK. April

Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). Danzante Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Catkins on Cottonwood (Populus nigra) tree, Grazalema, Southern Spain. March

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) pup and school of fish swimming through Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) nursery, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, North Atlantic

Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp)
Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp.) Gam Island, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia

Pussy willow / Goat willow / Great sallow (Salix caprea) female catkins, Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Dune pansies / Seaside pansies (Viola tricolor curtisii) flowering on coastal sand dunes, Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. April

Carrion fly on the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei flower, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May, 2013. Filmed for the BBC series Wonders of The Monsoon

Autumn leaves including Sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua); Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna); Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum); Norway maple (Acer platanoides)

Aspen (Populus tremula) Wester Ross, Scotland, UK. November

Raindrops on fallen autumn quaking aspen leaves (Populus tremuloides), Colorado, USA. October

Altai pansy (Viola altaica) Valley of Petrified Clouds. Altai Republic, Russia

Winter pansy (Viola sp) close up in garden, Banbridge, County Down

Perennial Flax (Linum Alpenum, Linum perenne) (colour litho)
2639015 Perennial Flax (Linum Alpenum, Linum perenne) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Valderia Violet (Viola heterophylla, Viola Valderia) (colour litho)
2638982 Valderia Violet (Viola heterophylla, Viola Valderia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pinnate Violet (Viola pinnata) (colour litho)
2638976 Pinnate Violet (Viola pinnata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Long-spurred Violet (Viola calcarata) (colour litho)
2638981 Long-spurred Violet (Viola calcarata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Net-leaved Willow (Salix reticulata) (colour litho)
2639337 Net-leaved Willow (Salix reticulata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Swiss Willow (Salix Helvetica, Salix Lapponum) (colour litho)
2639336 Swiss Willow (Salix Helvetica, Salix Lapponum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dwarf Willow (Salix herbacea) (colour litho)
2639338 Dwarf Willow (Salix herbacea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Cyclamen, Alpine Violet (Viola alpina) (colour litho)
2638979 Cyclamen, Alpine Violet (Viola alpina) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Pansy (Viola Thomasiana, Viola ambigua) (colour litho)
2638977 Thomas Pansy (Viola Thomasiana, Viola ambigua) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blunt-leaved Willow (Salix retusa) (colour litho)
2639339 Blunt-leaved Willow (Salix retusa) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Myrtle willow (Salix Myrsinites) (colour litho)
2639335 Myrtle willow (Salix Myrsinites) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Mt. Cenis Pansy (Viola Cenisia) (colour litho)
2638980 Mt. Cenis Pansy (Viola Cenisia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Waldsteins Willow (Salix Waldsteiniana, Salix arbusc. var. ) (colour litho)
2639334 Waldsteins Willow (Salix Waldsteiniana, Salix arbusc. var.) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two-flowered Violet (Viola biflora) (colour litho)
2638978 Two-flowered Violet (Viola biflora) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hairy violet (Viola hirta) clump flowering in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, March

Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) forest, Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on a passion flower (Passiflora caerulea), Berkshire, England, UK, August

Mountain pansy (Viola lutea) on Widdybank Fell in Upper Teesdale, Co. Durham, England, UK, June

Goat willow (Salix caprea) in mist at dawn, full moon in sky. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Orange-petaled passionflower (Passiflora aurantia) changing colour from cream to orange. Cultivated in glasshouse, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to New Guinea and northeast Australia

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus), three nectaring on Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), resting on red bracts. In butterfly house, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Blue passionflower (Passiflora caerulea). Flower is pollinated by larger bees. Focus stacked

Autumnal woodland and Young Peak surrounded by clouds, British Columbia, Canada, September 2013

Autumnal tundra woodland of primarily Birch (Betula sp) and Willow (Salix sp), Myvatn, Iceland, September

Leaves of a Common aspen tree (Populus tremula) on ground in autumn, Aragon, Spain, November

Underwater view of meltwater of icefield on the Temnik River with Willows (Salix sp.) The Temnik river enters the Selenga River, Siberia, Russia

Willow (Salix) plantation, with lichen covered tree in the foreground, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, December

Quaking aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) and conifers with dusting of snow, Dome Hill above Dawson City, Yukon Territories, Canada, September 2013

Bacteria (Lepthotryx discophora) causing iridescent patterns and White willow tree leaf (Salix alba) in river, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, November

Two rows of poplar (Populus sp. ) trees relected in in flood water, during the floods
Two rows of poplar (Populus sp.) trees relected in in flood water, during the floods of the River Oise, Picardy, France, january 2008

Eugenias Violet (Viola eugeniaea) in flower, blue form, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May 2010

Honey bee (Apis melifera) flying to Flax (Linum usitatissimum) flowers, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, May

Hearts ease (Viola tricolor) flower, Mont-Lozere, France

Golden aspen trees in a row on a mountainside against a blue sky, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Golden, yellow quaking aspens (Populus tremuloides) in a row along the mountainside against a bright blue sky with the sun shining through the trees in autumn; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

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Malpighiales, a diverse order of flowering plants, encompasses a wide range of species with fascinating characteristics. From the graceful Weeping Willow to the versatile Linum usitatissimum (flax) and Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax), these plants showcase nature's creativity. One intriguing member of this order is the Mancenillier tree, known for its toxic sap that can cause severe skin reactions. Despite its dangers, it stands tall as a testament to nature's ability to adapt and protect itself. The Pollard Weeping Willow captivates with its cascading branches that sway in the breeze, creating an enchanting sight. Its delicate leaves dance gracefully in harmony with the wind. Viola tricolor, also known as heartsease or wild pansy, adds vibrant hues to meadows and gardens. These charming flowers bring joy with their cheerful faces and are often associated with love and remembrance. Red mangrove propagules or plantlets exemplify resilience as they transform into fully mature plants. These remarkable organisms play a vital role in coastal ecosystems by stabilizing shorelines and providing habitats for various marine species. In Danzante Island within Loreto Bay National Park in Mexico's Sea of Cortez, we witness the Western honeybee diligently pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). This symbiotic relationship showcases nature's intricate web of life. A split-level photo captures an awe-inspiring moment featuring an American crocodile submerged beneath crystal-clear waters. This powerful creature reminds us of the diversity found within Malpighiales' habitat range. An Autumn quaking aspen grove adorned with elk-browsing scars paints a picture of coexistence between wildlife and flora. The majestic trunks stand tall against golden foliage during this season of change. Below Turret Ridge lies another breathtaking scene – autumn quaking aspen trees casting their golden glow upon the landscape. Their leaves shimmer like precious coins, creating a mesmerizing sight.