Roots Collection (page 12)

Ivy-Leaved Bellflower, c1891, (1891). Artist: Anne Pratt
Ivy-Leaved Bellflower, c1891, (1891). From Wild Flowers, by Anne Pratt, 1891. [Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1891]

Red Hemp Nettle, c1891, (1891). Artist: Anne Pratt
Red Hemp Nettle, c1891, (1891). From Wild Flowers, by Anne Pratt, 1891. [Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1891]

Among the roots of a banyan tree, Calcutta, India, 1900s. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Among the roots of a banyan tree, Calcutta, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

Tom Cringles Cotton Tree, Spanish Town Road, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & Son
Tom Cringles Cotton Tree, Spanish Town Road, Jamaica, c1905. Tom Cringle was a fictional character in Tom Cringles Log by Michael Scott

Wren - Troglod ytes par vulus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Wren - Troglod ytes par vulus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Fig tree exposed roots in Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand - 26 May 2012. This Ficus (Fig) tree is a long way from home. Native originally to the Mediterranean and West Asia

Enormous cotton tree, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Cotton tree with enormous buttresses, historic symbol of Freetown, capital city of Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1908

Tulipa, red Tulip flower growing out of bulb, front view

Bottom of tree trunk and, underneath, cross section of soil and Tuber aestivum, Summer Truffles, fruiting inbetween tree roots

World heritage Kamphaeng Phet historical park in Thailand
Phra Borom That Temple, Nakhon Chum, Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand

Curtain Fig Tree at Atherton Tableland, Tropical North Queensland, Australia
The Curtain Fig Tree is one of the largest trees in Tropical North Queensland, Australia, and one of the best known attractions on the Atherton Tableland

Ceiba tree, rainforest, Peten, Guatemala, Central America

Iris - Rhizomes, swollen stems
ROG-3251 Iris - Rhizomes, swollen stems. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

giant rainforest tree - amazing buttress roots of a giant tree in lush tropical rainforest - Wooroonooran National
SAS-1447 Giant rainforest tree - buttress roots in tropical rainforest Wooroonooran National Park, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Queensland

giant rainforest tree - amazing buttress roots of a giant tree in lush tropical rainforest - Wooroonooran National
SAS-1445 Giant rainforest tree - buttress roots in tropical rainforest Wooroonooran National Park, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Queensland

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View of the Little River and surrounding forest in spring

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Mangrove near Calosa Key in Everglades National Park, Florida

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Dappled sunlight through early autumn trees in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire

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Scots pine on Loch Mallachie in Scotland

Moss Covered Tree Trunk And Roots At The Edge Of A Tranquil Lake With A Bench; Kielder, Northumberland, England

The Bodhi Tree aka the Pagoda Fig Tree, Bodhi Fig Tree or Bo Tree, (Ficus religiosa) with its aerial or adventitious roots

The Hundred-Horse Chestnut, the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world possibly bettween 2, 000 to 4, 000 years old, found in Sant Alfio, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna, Sicily

"Tom found that the isle stood all on pillars, and that its roots were full of caves"
" Tom found that the isle stood all on pillars, and that its roots were full of caves", Illustration by Warwick Goble. From The Water Babies, published 1922

Trees in relationship
Vine roots after harvest and before pruning. The imaginative eye may see these plants as dancing, conversing or squabbling

Lush growth in Gougane Barra National Forest Park, West Cork, Ireland
Lush growth of moss and plants on the forest floor in Gougane Barra National Forest Park; Gougane Barra, County Cork, West Cork, Ireland

Heather Bed, Winter, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland

Agriculture Wild palm tree tangle roots ground
Agriculture, Wild palm tree showing a tangle of roots above ground. 1930, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Wild flowers Palestine Anemone roots Anemone coronaria
Wild flowers of Palestine. Anemone showing the roots (Anemone coronaria L.) 1900

Colorful Rainbow Swiss Chard; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Roots From An Old Stump Along The Shores Of Buttle Lake, Strathcona Provincial Park; British Columbia, Canada

Easter White Pine Tree Trunk Surrounded By Autumn Sugar Maple Leaves. Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario. Canada

Mushrooms Growing At The Base Of A Tree; Scottish Borders, Scotland

Fallen Leaves On The Ground At The Base Of A Tree In Autumn; North Yorkshire, England

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"Roots: Unearthing the Essence of Life's Connections" Delve into the depths of existence with a journey through various realms, where roots intertwine and stories unfold. Just like Yggdrasil, the mythical Tree of Life in Norse mythology, our lives are deeply rooted in intricate connections. Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with skull anatomy reveals how even within ourselves, roots play a vital role. They anchor us to our past while guiding us towards growth and understanding. From Thailand's vibrant culinary scene to the Daio Wasabi Farm in Hotaka, raw wasabi roots symbolize the essence of Southeast Asian flavors. These spices not only tantalize our taste buds but also serve as reminders that cultural heritage is firmly grounded in ancestral traditions. Teeth, both adult and children's alike, remind us of our shared humanity. Tab XVII and Tab X offer glimpses into dental records that trace back generations—a testament to how roots shape our identities beyond mere genetics. In an Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries, we witness nature's own interconnected web—roots reaching out to nourish life itself. Similarly, Parsnip (Pastinaca Tender and True) showcases how even humble vegetables draw sustenance from their hidden foundations beneath the earth. Iris Germanica enchants with its hand-colored engravings—an ode to botanical beauty rooted deep within nature's tapestry. It reminds us that artistry often finds inspiration from ancient origins. Lastly, Apollo and Daphne immortalize a tale where love takes root amidst transformation—a reminder that sometimes we must let go for new beginnings to flourish. As we explore these diverse facets of "roots, " may we embrace their significance—their ability to ground us while connecting us across time and space. Let them be a reminder that no matter where life takes us or what challenges arise—we are all intertwined by invisible threads woven through history itself.