Poales Collection

Ananas aculeatus, pineapple
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ananas comosus, pineapple
A photograph of the detail from one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Ananas comosus, pineapple

Arundo donax, giant reed
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Palms growing in front of Rice (Oryza sativa) terrace. Jatiluwih Green Land, Bali, Indonesia. 2015

Saccharum officinarum, sugar cane
An iconographic image of a sugar cane plant, set enlarged within a landscape. Plate from the Botany Library Plate Collection held in the Natural History Museum, London

Friticum hordeiforme, wheat
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Luskentyre beach/sands, marram grasses and early morning sunlight, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. October 2018

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

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) landing at its nest in a Bald cypress tree (Taxodium distichum) draped with epiphytic Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Blue Cypress Lake, Florida, USA. April

Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) North Uist, Scotland, UK, July

Deergrass (Scirpus cespitosus) at dawn among Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) at dawn, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, June

Common cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, May

Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea) tussock in grassland, on misty morning. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Austral blackbirds (Curaeus curaeus) and Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) nectaring on Blue puya (Puya berteroniana). Pollen transferred to birds heads during feeding. Parque Ingles, Chile

Sun bromeliad (Fascicularia bicolor). Central leaves turn red to attract hummingbird pollinators before flowers open. Cultivated in garden. Surrey, England, UK

Bamboo growing beside narrow mountain track. Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve, Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, Yunnan Province, China. May 2009. Digitally stitched panorama

Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), view upwards into canopy, Shunan Zhuhai National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Sequence of strips of cultivated Machair with early shoots of Black oats (Avena strigosa) pushing through the sand. North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Two Little terns (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Rushes reflected in water at dawn, Scotland, UK, September

Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male perched in marsh vegetation (Phragmites) in foreground. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, view toward east

Wicken Fen wetlands with windmill water pump and Phragmites reeds, Cambridgeshire, England, May

High Altiplano with tussock grass called Paja brava (Festuca orthophylla) showing clonal growth spread. Bolivia. December 2016

Ripe Barley (Hordeum vulgare) ears black and white backlit image

Sand dunes at Luskentyre with view to Taransay. Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. November 2016

Ripe Barley (Hordeum vulgare) ears in field ready for harvest and the rising sun, Stone Henge, Salisbury, England, UK, August

Greater Bullrush / Reedmace (Typha latifolia) with seeds emerging in winter ready for dispersal on breezes, Cotswold Water Park, Wiltshire, UK, January

Common cottongrass (Eriophorum angustifolium) flowering, at sunrise, Island Runde, Norway, July

Red sand desert, with Spinifex grass (Spinifex longifolius) and other vegetation growing after rain, Exmouth Peninsula, Western Australia. May 2014

Vehicle tracks in field of ripe Barley, farmland, late evening light, near Putford, Devon, UK. August 2012

Salt marsh hay (Spartina patens) on beach, Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts, USA, August

Highland cloud forest in the Talamanca Mountains of Costa Rica, April 2015

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

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

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Poales: From Pineapples to Palms and More. " Ananas aculeatus, commonly known as pineapple, is a tropical delight that brings a burst of sweetness to our taste buds. Ananas comosus, another variety of pineapple, adds its unique flavor and juiciness to our favorite tropical dishes. Arundo donax, also known as giant reed, stands tall with its impressive height and dense foliage, creating a stunning sight in any landscape. Rice terraces adorned with graceful palms create an enchanting scene at Jatiluwih Green Land in Bali, Indonesia - a true paradise for nature lovers. Saccharum officinarum or sugar cane not only satisfies our sweet cravings but also plays a vital role in the production of sugar and other sugary delights. Friticum hordeiforme or wheat is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops worldwide, providing us with essential grains for bread-making and nourishment. Red pineapple (Ananas bracteatus) showcases its vibrant hues alongside delicious fruits on the picturesque island of Maui in Hawaii, USA - truly a treat for both eyes and taste buds. Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) find solace amidst bamboo forests at Shenshuping Panda Base; these adorable creatures remind us of the delicate balance between wildlife conservation and their natural habitat preservation. Sand dunes adorned by Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) create an awe-inspiring landscape at Seilebost beach - nature's artwork blending sand and vegetation seamlessly together. Sunrise casts golden hues over sand dunes while marram grass dances gently in the breeze at Luskentyre on Scotland's Isle of Harris - a serene coastal haven worth exploring during dawn's embrace.