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Monocot Collection (page 9)

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Common spotted orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) in flower, Dunsdon, Devon Wildlife Trust

Common spotted orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) in flower, Dunsdon, Devon Wildlife Trust, Devon, UK. June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Green-winged orchid (Orchis / Anacamptis morio) clump, pale pink / white form

Green-winged orchid (Orchis / Anacamptis morio) clump, pale pink / white form, Mellis Common, Suffolk, UK, May

Background imageMonocot Collection: Megalomys desmarestii, antillean giant rice rat

Megalomys desmarestii, antillean giant rice rat. Catalogue number NHM 1850.11.30.6

Background imageMonocot Collection: Oligoryzomys victus, St. Vincent pygmy rice rat

Oligoryzomys victus, St. Vincent pygmy rice rat (holotype). Catalogue reference NHM 1897.12.26.1)

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in woodland copse, Wiltshire, UK, April

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in woodland copse, Wiltshire, UK, April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flower, soft glow from in-camera double exposure

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flower, soft glow from in-camera double exposure, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageMonocot Collection: Thatch palm (Thrinax radiata), Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park

Thatch palm (Thrinax radiata), Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Pinar del Rio Province, western Cuba

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bromeliad flowering in cloud forest, Choco region, Northwestern Ecuador

Bromeliad flowering in cloud forest, Choco region, Northwestern Ecuador

Background imageMonocot Collection: Orchid bee (Euglossa sp. ) visits an orchid in cloud forest, Choco region

Orchid bee (Euglossa sp. ) visits an orchid in cloud forest, Choco region
Orchid bee (Euglossa sp.) visits an orchid in cloud forest, Choco region, Northwestern Ecuador

Background imageMonocot Collection: Artistic shot of immature woodland and bluebells at Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Artistic shot of immature woodland and bluebells at Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) silhouetted at twilight, double exposure, Broxwater

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) silhouetted at twilight, double exposure, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. February 2017

Background imageMonocot Collection: Meadow of Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica), Chersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Meadow of Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica), Chersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Background imageMonocot Collection: Black-tailed wrasse (Symphodus melanocercus) sheltering within Neptune seagrass

Black-tailed wrasse (Symphodus melanocercus) sheltering within Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica). Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Background imageMonocot Collection: Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) meadow, Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete

Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) meadow, Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete, Greece

Background imageMonocot Collection: A school of Siganids (Siganus rivulatus) fish swimming over meadow of little Neptune

A school of Siganids (Siganus rivulatus) fish swimming over meadow of little Neptune seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa). Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Background imageMonocot Collection: Neptune seagrass meadow (Posidonia oceanica) in the coastal zone of the Samaria National

Neptune seagrass meadow (Posidonia oceanica) in the coastal zone of the Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete

Background imageMonocot Collection: Canary Islands dragon tree, Dracaena draco

Canary Islands dragon tree, Dracaena draco
4739 Canary Islands dragon tree Dracaena draco

Background imageMonocot Collection: Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing in a valley bog, Mendip Hills

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing in a valley bog, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, UK, June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) on gypsum dun, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) on gypsum dun, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA. December

Background imageMonocot Collection: Autumn crocus or meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnalis) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire

Autumn crocus or meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnalis) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, September

Background imageMonocot Collection: Wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) stamens and stigma

Wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) stamens and stigma

Background imageMonocot Collection: White helleborine (Cephalanthera damasonium) at Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, England

White helleborine (Cephalanthera damasonium) at Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK, June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum), restricted to the Thames Valley

Summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum), restricted to the Thames Valley. Withymead, near Goring, Oxfordshire, England, UK, April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bath asparagus or spiked star of Bethlehem, (Ornithogalum pyrenaicum) at Cleeve Wood

Bath asparagus or spiked star of Bethlehem, (Ornithogalum pyrenaicum) at Cleeve Wood, Avon, England, UK, June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Ramsons or wild garlic (Aliium ursinum) Westridge Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Ramsons or wild garlic (Aliium ursinum) Westridge Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Background imageMonocot Collection: Musk orchid (Herminium monorchis) growing on the scarp slope of the Cotswolds at Crickley

Musk orchid (Herminium monorchis) growing on the scarp slope of the Cotswolds at Crickley Hill, Gloucestershire, England, UK, July

Background imageMonocot Collection: Military orchid (Orchis miliitaris) a very rare orchid in Britain

Military orchid (Orchis miliitaris) a very rare orchid in Britain, here growing at Homefield Wood in Buckinghamshire, England, UK, May

Background imageMonocot Collection: Herb paris (Paris quadrifolia) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Herb paris (Paris quadrifolia) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Greater butterfly orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England

Greater butterfly orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Englsih bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Ashridge Wood, Berkshire, England, UK, April

Englsih bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Ashridge Wood, Berkshire, England, UK, April

Background imageMonocot Collection: Frog orchid (Dactylorhiza viride) growing on the machair at Horgabost, South Harris

Frog orchid (Dactylorhiza viride) growing on the machair at Horgabost, South Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

Background imageMonocot Collection: Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at sunset, growing in a valley bog

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at sunset, growing in a valley bog, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, UK, June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Common twayblade (Neottia ovata) a common specied of orchid of both woodland

Common twayblade (Neottia ovata) a common specied of orchid of both woodland and grassland, here growing with green-winged orchids at Clarkes Pool Meadow, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Background imageMonocot Collection: Commonly planted in churchyards, Common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis

Commonly planted in churchyards, Common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) growing here in St Cuthberts Church, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, England, UK, March

Background imageMonocot Collection: Common snowdrops (Galanthis nivalis) growing in the Rococo Gardens, Painswick

Common snowdrops (Galanthis nivalis) growing in the Rococo Gardens, Painswick, Gloucestershire, Engalnd, UK. February

Background imageMonocot Collection: Common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) growing at Welford Park, Berkshire, England, UK

Common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) growing at Welford Park, Berkshire, England, UK, February

Background imageMonocot Collection: Burnt orchid (Orchis ustulata) in a lowland hay meadow, Clattinger Farm, Wiltshire

Burnt orchid (Orchis ustulata) in a lowland hay meadow, Clattinger Farm, Wiltshire, England, UK, June

Background imageMonocot Collection: Broad-leaved helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) an orchid of woodland shade

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Sunrise over Klein Schietveld heathland with Cottongrass (Eriophorum) Brasschaat, Belgium

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Burnt-tip orchid (Neotinea ustulata) group flowering in species rich ancient alpine meadow

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Fragrant orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea) amongst wildflowers in ancient alpine meadow

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum), Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium. June

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Soaptree yucca (Yucca elata) and twilight sky, showing Belt of Venus

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Flower (Notholirion macrophyllum) in mountain habitat, Mt Qomolangma National Park

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Solitary bee (Apoidea) feeding on Crocus (Crocus korolkowii), covered in pollen. Ansob Pass

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Wasp (Hymenoptera) robbing nectar from Henrys lily (Lilium henryi). Surrey, England, UK

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

Background imageMonocot Collection: Crocus (Crocus sp) flower from above, closing in evening. Focus stacked

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

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

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



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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.