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Monocot Collection (page 3)

Monocots, a diverse group of plants, showcase their unique beauty in various forms

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Yellow star of Bethlehem (Gagea lutea) in woodlands of th Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Wasp orchid, (Ophrys apifera var. trollii) growing on Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham

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

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

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) at Siccaridge Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripidium calceolus

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Cuckoo pint or Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Common Solomons seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) in Cooks Wood, Somerset, UK

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Background imageMonocot Collection: Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer). Native to Asia

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer). Native to Asia

Background imageMonocot Collection: Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing

Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing. China

Background imageMonocot Collection: Amazon rainforest canopy view with flowering Bromeliad epiphytes growing on a branch

Amazon rainforest canopy view with flowering Bromeliad epiphytes growing on a branch of a giant Cieba tree. Tiputini Biodiversity Station, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, January

Background imageMonocot Collection: Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Background imageMonocot Collection: White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Autumn squill (Scilla autumnalis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Autumn squill (Scilla autumnalis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Background imageMonocot Collection: Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) sitting with Bamboo in background. Shenshuping Panda Base

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) sitting with Bamboo in background. Shenshuping Panda Base, Wolong Nature Reserve, Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, China. Captive

Background imageMonocot Collection: RF - Sand dunes with Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at Seilebost beach

RF - Sand dunes with Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at Seilebost beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK. October

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in ancient woodland, Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in ancient woodland, Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageMonocot Collection: Sand dunes, marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at sunrise, Luskentyre, Isle of Harris

Sand dunes, marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) and beach at sunrise, Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Scotland, UK. October 2018

Background imageMonocot Collection: Cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing on Garbh Eilean with the Isle of Lewis behind

Cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing on Garbh Eilean with the Isle of Lewis behind, Shiant Isles, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Badger (Meles meles) amongst Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Scotland, UK. May

Badger (Meles meles) amongst Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Scotland, UK. May

Background imageMonocot Collection: Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) nectaring on Orchid. Costa Rica

Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) nectaring on Orchid. Costa Rica

Background imageMonocot Collection: Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) Roosting on Bluebell flower, Cambridgeshire

Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) Roosting on Bluebell flower, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Background imageMonocot Collection: Seeds and seedpods of Armenian grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) June

Seeds and seedpods of Armenian grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Mount Lidgbird (777 m) and Kentia palms (Howea forsteriana) with two tall Curly palm trees

Mount Lidgbird (777 m) and Kentia palms (Howea forsteriana) with two tall Curly palm trees (Howea belmoreana) Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae) in flower in rainforest, Salto Morato Nature Reserve / RPPN Salto Morato

Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae) in flower in rainforest, Salto Morato Nature Reserve / RPPN Salto Morato, Guaraquecaba, Parana, Brazil

Background imageMonocot Collection: Marram grass and sand dunes, Harlech, Wales, UK, September 2013

Marram grass and sand dunes, Harlech, Wales, UK, September 2013

Background imageMonocot Collection: RF- Rare Monkey / Lady hybrid orchid (Orchis simia x purpurea)

RF- Rare Monkey / Lady hybrid orchid (Orchis simia x purpurea). Possibly unique to Hartslock nature reserve (SSSI), Oxfordshire, UK. May

Background imageMonocot Collection: Salt marsh cord grass (Spartina alterniflora) on shore of Cape Cod, with Long Point

Salt marsh cord grass (Spartina alterniflora) on shore of Cape Cod, with Long Point Lighthouse in the background, Massachusetts, USA, September

Background imageMonocot Collection: Eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) waiting on Heliconia flower (Heliconia lankasteri)

Eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) waiting on Heliconia flower (Heliconia lankasteri) to ambush hummingbird prey, Golden colour morph La Selva, Costa Rica

Background imageMonocot Collection: Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) territorial fighting around Heliconia flower

Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) territorial fighting around Heliconia flower (Heliconia latispatha) La Selva, Costa Rica

Background imageMonocot Collection: Honeybee (Apis mellifera) flying to Bluebell flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Monmouthshire

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) flying to Bluebell flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Radnor lily (Gagea bohemica) the rarest flower in the UK at sunset, Stanner Rocks

Radnor lily (Gagea bohemica) the rarest flower in the UK at sunset, Stanner Rocks National Nature Reserve, Powys, Wales, UK, February

Background imageMonocot Collection: Mining bee (Andrena sp. ) at Daffodil (Narcissus sp. ) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales

Mining bee (Andrena sp. ) at Daffodil (Narcissus sp. ) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales
Mining bee (Andrena sp.) at Daffodil (Narcissus sp.) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Salt marsh cord grass (Spartina alterniflora) on shore of Cape Cod, with Long Point

Salt marsh cord grass (Spartina alterniflora) on shore of Cape Cod, with Long Point Lighthouse in the background, Massachusetts, USA, September

Background imageMonocot Collection: Meadow of Fragrant Orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea) at sunset. Tirol, Austrian Alps

Meadow of Fragrant Orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea) at sunset. Tirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male resting on Bluebell (Endymion

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male resting on Bluebell (Endymion / Hyacinthoides nonscriptus). Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in flower in snow, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines

Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) in flower in snow, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) in flower. Dorset, UK, June

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) in flower. Dorset, UK, June

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

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Majestic prayer plant (Calathea majestica) close up of leaf. Occurs in South America

Majestic prayer plant (Calathea majestica) close up of leaf. Occurs in South America. TU Delft Botanical Garden, Netherlands, August

Background imageMonocot Collection: Two Ladys slipper orchids (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower in spring in woodland

Two Ladys slipper orchids (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower in spring in woodland near Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia

Background imageMonocot Collection: Wild Garlic / ramsons (Allium ursinum) leaves emerging in early spring. Peak District National Park

Wild Garlic / ramsons (Allium ursinum) leaves emerging in early spring. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. March



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Monocots, a diverse group of plants, showcase their unique beauty in various forms. The Narcissus tazetta, commonly known as the tazetta daffodil, enchants with its delicate white petals and golden trumpet-shaped center. Meanwhile, the Livistona humilis or sand palm stands tall and graceful with its slender trunk and fan-like leaves. In contrast to these gentle blooms, the Elaeis guineensis Jacq. , an African oil palm, exudes strength and resilience as it thrives in tropical regions. The Strelitzea sp. , also known as the bird of paradise flower, captivates onlookers with its vibrant colors resembling a majestic bird in flight. Even amidst snow-covered landscapes like Buckinghamshire's winter wonderland in England's UK, the Snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) emerges delicately—a solitary flower braving freezing temperatures. In springtime scenes like Eype Down with Colmers Hill in the background, Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) carpet the ground beneath towering trees. The Macrozamia communis or burrawang palm showcases its prehistoric charm with large fronds that have witnessed centuries pass by. On another note, Flame lilies (Gloriosa sp. ) ignite passion through their fiery red petals that curl dramatically at their edges. Nature continues to amaze us with intricate designs such as Ophrys apifera or bee orchid—its blossom mimicking a bee to attract pollinators—and Cypripedium reginae or lady's slipper orchid boasting elegant pink petals reminiscent of royalty. Traveling all the way from Madagascar is Angraecum sesquipedale—an enchanting Madagascan orchid whose long nectar spur entices only one specific moth species for pollination.