Monocotyledon Collection (page 7)

Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Vosges, France, June

Spring snowflake flower (Leucojum vernum) with bokeh effect, Vosges, France, March

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female on Bluebell flower (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Clare Glen, County Armagh, May

Southern marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium

Hyacinths (Hycinthus) in flower Norfolk, England, UK, March

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus) woodland abstract, Norfolk, May

Common spotted orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), backlit, Volehouse nature reserve, Devon, UK, June 2017

Crocus (Crocus sp), flowering, cultivated plant in Westfalenpark, Dortmund, Germany, March

RF- Grape hyacinths (Muscari) and Daffodils (Narcissus sp) in flower, Norfolk, UK, March

Quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) at night with milky way visible in the sky, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Blue flag iris (Iris versicolor) in flower, New Brunswick, Canada, June

Common bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) growing on coastal cliff, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. June

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) and English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Early morning light. West Wood, nr Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK. May 2021

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera), Powerstock Common, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorset, England, UK. June

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowers in evening light, Valency Valley, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK. April

Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae) resting on bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), Boscastle, Cornwall, UK. April

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Dunsdon, Devon, UK. July

Red pineapple (Ananas bracteatus) with fruit, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) woods, Micheldever, Hampshire, UK, May

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) with submerged roots in aquarium

Soft rush (Juncus jacquinii) in flower. Queyras, Provence-Alpes-Cotes-d'Azur, France. July

Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of eelgrass (Zostera marina), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Ancient Common hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) pollarded, with Common bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowering in undergrowth. Hertfordshire, England, UK. May

Narcissus Le Torch / Double daffodil (Narcissus sp. ) flower, close up, in garden, Banbridge, County Down
Narcissus Le Torch / Double daffodil (Narcissus sp.) flower, close up, in garden, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. April

Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) in flower, Hampshire, UK June. Focus stacked

Orange colored dichromanthus orchid (Dichromanthus aurantiacus) in flower. Milpa Alta forest, outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico. June

Wild tulips (Tulipa sylvestris australis and Tulipa australis) flowering at altitude above Piano Grande plateau, Sibillini National Park, Umbria, Italy. May

Poet's narcissus (Narcissus poeticus) in flower with Wild tulips (Tulipa sylvestris australis) in background, Piano Grande plateau, Sibillini National Park, Umbria, Italy. June

Mountain fritillary (Fritillaria montana) in flower on the slope of Mount Vettore, Umbria, Italy. May

Hybrid orchis, Orchis x colemanii (Orchis mascula x Orchis pauciflora), a natural hybrid between Early purple orchid and Few flowered orchid, in flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Sieber's crocus (Crocus sieberi var triclolor), a variety of the Cretan mountain crocus, in flower in a garden, Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. March

Lady's slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. June

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) in flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Monkey orchid (Orchis simia) in flower, close up, Torre Alfina, Lazio, Italy. May

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) on the seabed, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Male Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) resting on Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) flower, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) in flower with resting fly, Lorraine, France. June

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) on the seabed, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) flowering, RSPB Insh Marshes, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. June

Female Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) camouflaged on Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus) flower waiting for prey to land, Kenfig National Nature Reserve, Glamorgan, Wales, UK, June

Neapolitan crocus (Crocus neapolitanus) in bloom after the snow melt, high in the Apennines, Campo Imperatore, Abruzzo, Italy. May

Watercolour painting of Grape hyacinth (Muscari). Botanical illustration by Linda Pitkin

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) hidden at the bottom of the forest in spring. Morning sun is lighting from behind. Biebrza National Park, Poland

RF - Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus). Cornwall, England, UK. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights)
RF - Yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus). Cornwall, England, UK. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

White false hellebore (Veratrum album) growing on a mountainside, Alps, Engadine, Switzerland. July

A large herbivorous Seahare (Aplysia punctata) crawling around a Common eelgrass (Zostera marina) meadow, Helford River Estuary, Cornwall, UK

Ghost orchid (Epipogium aphyllum) flowering in leaf litter on forest floor, Roncal Valley, Navarre, Spain, Europe

Ghost orchid (Epipogium aphyllum), Roncal Valley, Navarre, Spain, Europe

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Monocotyledons, also known as monocots, encompass a diverse group of plants that exhibit unique characteristics. One such example is Narcissus tazetta, commonly referred to as the tazetta daffodil. With its delicate white petals and vibrant yellow center, this flower adds a touch of elegance to any garden. Livistona humilis, or the sand palm, thrives in sandy coastal regions and showcases its resilience with its fan-shaped leaves. Its ability to withstand harsh conditions makes it a popular choice for landscaping projects near beaches. Elaeis guineensis Jacq. , better known as the African oil palm, holds great economic significance due to its fruit's high oil content. This versatile plant plays a vital role in various industries ranging from food production to cosmetics. Strelitzea sp. , commonly called the bird of paradise flower, captivates onlookers with its striking orange and blue petals resembling an exotic bird in flight. Native to South Africa, this tropical beauty brings a touch of paradise wherever it blooms. Snowdrop (Galanthus Sp. ) single flower emerges amidst snowy landscapes in Buckinghamshire, England during February. These delicate white blossoms symbolize hope and renewal as they brave the winter chill. Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) create enchanting carpets on Eype Down while Colmers Hill stands majestically in the background. The sight of these vibrant blue flowers heralds springtime's arrival and fills the air with their sweet fragrance. Macrozamia communis or burrawang palm boasts robust fronds that add texture and depth to any landscape design. Indigenous to Australia, this ancient plant has survived for millions of years thanks to its adaptability. Flame lily (Gloriosa sp. ) dazzles with fiery red-orange petals delicately curled like flames dancing in the wind. This captivating vine represents passion and beauty, making it a popular choice for gardens and floral arrangements.